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Future moon missions probably won't carry astronauts - here's why

Future moon missions probably won't carry astronauts - here's why

8 July 2019

Unlike the Apollo missions, the new era of moon exploration might be about mining, tourism or art. The reason we pick to return will define the moon's future
internet in space artwork

The race to build a space internet available to anyone, anywhere

1 May 2019

Tech billionaires are building a wireless, orbiting internet accessible in even the deepest jungle. The first satellites are already up - but do we really want it?

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