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Spacecraft orbiting below about 300 nm are exposed to a high flux of atomic oxygen (AO) that can severely degrade surface materials, yet some coatings used on solar cell coverglass have never been qualified in this environment. Combined effects tests comprising atomic oxygen exposure, illumination, and temperature were carried out to qualify magnesium fluoride coated cover-glasses. Unexpectedly severe...