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Smallest satellite ever paves way for planned interstellar fleet

Smallest satellite ever paves way for planned interstellar fleet

26 July 2017

Breakthrough Starshot, the $100 million project to send tiny spacecraft to Alpha Centauri, successfully operated a mini-satellite in orbit for the first time
China's Long March 5 rocket sits on the launch pad

Rocket failure may delay China’s space station and moon missions

3 July 2017

The second rocket failure in two weeks is likely to cause delays for China’s ambitious space programme whilst the causes are under investigation

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