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Space diaries reveal 6 things on an astronaut's mind

Space

Space diaries reveal 6 things on an astronaut's mind

Little-seen diaries by NASA astronauts are telling glimpses of life in space, from the ridiculousness of urination to the sublime sense of solitude

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'I'd give new Kepler mission a 150 per cent chance'

Space

'I'd give new Kepler mission a 150 per cent chance'

Opinion

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Space

Daring Mars fly-by in limbo after US Congress hearing

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Spacesuit future looks sleek, speedy and commercial

Space

Spacesuit future looks sleek, speedy and commercial

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India unveils its first home-grown astronaut capsule

Space

India unveils its first home-grown astronaut capsule

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First commercial moon delivery could be sports drink

Space

First commercial moon delivery could be sports drink

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China's Jade Rabbit moon rover showing signs of life

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China's Jade Rabbit moon rover showing signs of life

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Ill-fated Jade Rabbit was still a big hop for China

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China's Jade Rabbit rover pronounced dead on the moon

Space

China's Jade Rabbit rover pronounced dead on the moon

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Red star rising: China's ascent to space superpower

Space

Red star rising: China's ascent to space superpower

China's new-found footing off-world is changing the rules of today's space race – find out how the rest of the world is rethinking its strategies

Features

Space

Lunar law row hots up as NASA enters private moon rush

Analysis

Space

Mini space shuttle gears up to chase astronaut dreams

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Space

Orion's life-support module prepares for launch

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Space

Japan's huge magnetic net will trawl for space junk

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