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The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast

12: What does outer space smell like? (You're not gonna like it.)

Jun 26, 2022 · 9m
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  • The Moon smells like spent gunpowder according to all twelve astronauts who walked on its surface
  • Different celestial objects including planets, comets, asteroids, and gas clouds have distinctive odors determined by their chemical composition
  • Scientists have studied the chemical properties of space objects to determine their characteristic smells, revealing the universe has diverse aromas

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