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Virgin Galactic successfully launches shuttle in step towards space tourism plans
The shuttle, with two pilots on board, took off and landed today.
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May 22nd 2021, 7:15 PM
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This homemade rocket found in Wexford has no aiming system and "could have done serious damage"
“There’s no aiming. It’s point, press and hope.”
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Jan 7th 2016, 6:01 AM
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Irish engineers are working to improve space rocket lift off
UCD has previously worked on a light flexible robot arm concept for an ESA Mars rover mission.
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Jul 13th 2014, 4:43 PM
# to boldly float
SpaceX are to launch a solar powered ship that will sail up into orbit
A few weeks into orbit, the LightSail’s wings will expand, making it visible from Earth.
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Jul 10th 2014, 10:22 AM
# ten nine eight
NASA's MAVEN Mars mission launches from Kennedy Space Center
Arrival at Mars is scheduled for September 2014.
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Nov 18th 2013, 7:09 PM