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Was this written by a machine? It looks cogent, but its comprehension feels pretty off if you look closely. I.e. it refers to the bulk elements comprising lunar regolith – aluminum, oxygen, etc. – as "traces". Or that odd line about "faster than traditional sample returns".

Or "The instrument’s success highlights Chandrayaan-3’s potential for unlocking lunar secrets through creative engineering." What??