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NASA has learned a lot from both the Apollo and Space Shuttle programmes. Two new rockets are being designed now from that knowledge to become the next generation launch vehicles for astronauts and cargo.
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Space Shuttle Discovery Mission STS-120
Bringing Harmony to the International Space Station are the women commanders of NASA's space programme.
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BNSC Report Urges Huge UK Space Programme
Three time's a charm? Three organisations of UK scientific advisers have come to the same conclusion: the UK must ramp up its space exploration policies to include human spaceflight, or face being left behind in global economics and politics.
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Dusty Mars Rover Perched on Giant Crater
Dust-ridden Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is bracing for a risky plunge into a giant crater on Mars.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour Mission STS-118
An updated story about this mission to the International Space Station and the launch of NASA’s Educator Astronaut.
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Liftoff for Mars Phoenix
On 4 August, NASA successfully launched its latest Mars robot, Mars Phoenix. The giant robot is headed for the north pole of Mars to learn if the water ice there can harbour life.
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UK Space Needs Celebrating
The Select Committee on Science & Technology has concluded that the UK government does not invest enough time, management and resources in its worthwhile space endeavours.
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Space Shuttle Atlantis Mission STS-117
An updated story about the Space Shuttle Atlantis mission to the International Space Station.
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