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No, really, it's a space Hoover

No, really, it's a space Hoover
No, really, it's a space Hoover Zacny explains the pneumatic sample acquisition systems they are developing -- no moving parts, and sample delivery straight into an instrument. The sampling tool looks very much like a mini car vacuum head -- which is basically what it's for. Emily Lakdawalla