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Experimental spaceplane returns to Earth safely

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Experimental spaceplane returns to Earth safely

The European Space Agency's IXV spaceplane passed the first test of its ability to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, crucial for future space missions

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Earth's historical wonders as seen from space

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Earth's historical wonders as seen from space

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Green light for mission to Jupiter moon Europa

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Green light for mission to Jupiter moon Europa

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Spin doctors

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Multibillion-dollar race to put internet into orbit

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Multibillion-dollar race to put internet into orbit

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Moon milestone prizes awarded to XPrize competitors

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The moment the SpaceX rocket crash-landed on a boat

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The moment the SpaceX rocket crash-landed on a boat

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SpaceX rocket crashes in first attempted boat landing

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NASA's Messenger probe ready for final tour of Mercury

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NASA's Messenger probe ready for final tour of Mercury

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Wi-Fi could let robots roam around the ISS

Robot helpers on the International Space Station are getting a new navigation system run by the orbiting outpost's own Wi-Fi

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NASA's Messenger spacecraft makes final tour of Mercury

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#RosettaWatch: Comet lander could wake up next year

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2015 preview: Pluto gets ready for its first close-up

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Asteroid soil could fertilise farms in space

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