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Sunday, 8th November 2009

Space science

Space chief calls for Mars mission with atomic ship RUSSIA should build a new nuclear-powered spaceship for prospective manned missions to Mars and other planets, the nation's space chief said.

Picture: Up, up and away, Ares I-X breaks the sound barrier NASA'S newest rocket blasted off on a brief test flight last night, taking the first step in a back-to-the-Moon programme that may still be shelved by the White House.

Leyla ready for blast-off to visit Nasa A BUDDING scientist has won the trip of a lifetime to join the astronauts and scientists at Nasa.

In a galaxy far, far away: Scientists discover cluster 10.2bn light years from Earth THE distance involved is so great it's practically impossible to comprehend.

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Earth calling Mars: now we're really talking

Scottish university creates direct line to Mars

Blew moon – but it didn't even flinch

Astronomers find Saturn's magic circle

Sea of Tranquillity isn't quite as dry as scientists expected

Weather stops shuttle landing

5-4-3-2-1 … zero hope of Nasa rocketing to Mars

Collector over the moon as space rock makes £113k at auction

We've conquered the Moon, next giant leap for mankind – Mars

Eleven on a different planet

Out of this world

One giant gaffe for mankind

Endeavour finally takes off for space

Manned missions in space 'too pricey'

40 giant leaps

When I grew up I wanted to be a spaceman … now I am!

Touch the sky: 40 years of space travel

Space station's population doubles with arrival of three new astronauts

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