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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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The shuttle, with two pilots on board, took off and landed today.
“There’s no aiming. It’s point, press and hope.”
UCD has previously worked on a light flexible robot arm concept for an ESA Mars rover mission.
A few weeks into orbit, the LightSail’s wings will expand, making it visible from Earth.
Arrival at Mars is scheduled for September 2014.