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Starship at a test facility

The rocket Elon Musk wants to send to Mars is almost ready to launch

30 September 2019

Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket is due to take passengers on a trip around the moon in 2020. Last night, he said orbital tests will begin within two months
BBC Earth from Space: satellite images give new view on conservation

BBC Earth from Space: satellite images give new view on conservation

18 April 2019

The BBC's new documentary, Earth from Space, explores how scientists use satellite imagery to view and understand some of nature's biggest challenges

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