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Beijing (AFP) Sept 20, 2017 - China's programme to launch a mission to Mars in 2020 is well underway, its top planner said Wednesday as the country moves forward with its ambitious space programme.
Washington (AFP) Sept 17, 2021 - The first space tourism mission by Elon Musk's SpaceX blasted off from Florida on Wednesday and the four crew members - a billionaire and three other Americans - have already seen more than 25 sunsets and sunrises.
Washington (AFP) Sept 16, 2012 - Bad weather is delaying the transfer of the shuttle Endeavour from Florida to California where it will be put on show, the US space agency said Sunday.
Berlin (AFP) Sept 7, 2019 - Europe's biggest tech fair, Berlin's IFA, is showcasing a flood of product launches until Wednesday. Here are five trends and gadgets making waves.
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