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NASA seeks takers for moon-mission launch pads

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NASA seeks takers for moon-mission launch pads

Three 3700-tonne mobile launch platforms first used during the Apollo era are up for grabs as museum artefacts, artificial reefs – or scrap metal

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Fresh interstellar travel plans inspire tech spin-offs

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Fresh interstellar travel plans inspire tech spin-offs

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Can we make a national heritage site on the moon?

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Can we make a national heritage site on the moon?

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Meet the NASA scientist devising a starship warp drive

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Meet the NASA scientist devising a starship warp drive

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Xombie rocket lands on its feet

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Xombie rocket lands on its feet

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Astronaut twins could reveal genetics of space health

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Astronaut twins could reveal genetics of space health

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NASA's upcoming astronaut capsule has hints of Apollo

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NASA's upcoming astronaut capsule has hints of Apollo

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NASA rushes spacesuit repair kit to space station

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NASA rushes spacesuit repair kit to space station

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Friction signals new role for superstar planet-hunter

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Wacky spaces: The odd orbits that boost rocket trips

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Wacky spaces: The odd orbits that boost rocket trips

Go direct or take the scenic route? Whether you're taking a trip to the space station or into deep space, it's a dilemma for space travellers too

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2D planet lander and suspended animation get NASA cash

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Five NASA spacewalks aborted thanks to bad suits

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3D-printed rocket engine gets its first fiery test

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Race to Mars: Who will be first to the Red Planet?

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