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The cost and complexity of making parts that can survive autoclave is a big driver of single use parts.


Asteroid organic sample return missions actually face some of the same problems. Even moderately complex sample retrieve mechanisms can't be autoclaved. That's why so many are using passive sample collection bins and compressed gas.




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