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November 05, 2013

India mission to Mars blasts off successfully
New Delhi (AFP) Nov 05, 2013
India's first mission to Mars blasted off Tuesday with the country aiming to become the only Asian nation to reach the Red Planet with a programme showcasing its low-cost space technology. "It's lift off," said a commentator on state television as the red-and-black rocket launched on schedule at 02:38pm (0908 GMT) from its launchpad in Sriharikota. ... read more

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Shanghai-built lunar rover set for lunar landing A Shanghai-made lunar rover is all set to land on the moon with the Chang'e-3, China's third lunar probe that is set to be launched next month, local officials said yesterday. The moon rover h ... more		India reaches for Mars on prestige space mission India began a countdown Sunday to the launch of its most ambitious and risky space mission to date, sending a probe to Mars which was conceived in just 15 months on a tiny budget. ... more				From North Pole to the stars: Russia's thrill-seeking tycoon Other tycoons may plough their millions into yachts or private jets, but Vasily Klyukin prefers a good "adventure". On his diary for next year? A space trip with Leonardo DiCaprio. ... more
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