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Was SpaceX launch about progress in space, or just a giant ad?

14 February 2018

The Falcon Heavy launch was more than just spectacle – it set the stage for a future Mars mission. Now we need to think about who's in the driver's seat
Elon Musk’s new plans for a moon base and a Mars mission by 2022

Elon Musk’s new plans for a moon base and a Mars mission by 2022

29 September 2017

SpaceX aims to launch spaceships to Mars within five years with a new rocket design that could also be used on Earth to make rapid around-the-globe trips

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