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Space craft pictured next to Mars

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Get ready for ESA's white-knuckle descent to the Red Planet

Europe's latest attempt to land on Mars will be a nail-biting, nerve-wracking ride, says Mark Sims, who led its first touchdown on the Red Planet

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ExoMars nearing the Red Planet

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ExoMars spacecraft splits in two to explore Mars surface and air

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Strange signals from 234 stars could be ET - or human error

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Strange signals from 234 stars could be ET - or human error

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Uranus might have two dark moons we've never seen before

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Uranus might have two dark moons we've never seen before

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Our universe contains 10 times more galaxies than we thought

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Our universe contains 10 times more galaxies than we thought

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Disco-ball sail propelled by laser could fly to a nearby star

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Disco-ball sail propelled by laser could fly to a nearby star

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Blue Origins in-flight escape system set for test launch

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Blue Origin test of escape system for space tourists a success

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Blue Origin test of escape system for space tourists a success

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China plans world’s biggest spaceplane to carry 20 tourists

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Rosetta's biggest hits: The comet chaser's top seven discoveries

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Rosetta's biggest hits: The comet chaser's top seven discoveries

Earlier today, the Rosetta spacecraft plunged into oblivion as its 12-year mission came to an end. We take a look back at its achievements

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Mars-like ice rediscovered in Hawaii volcano, but might not last

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Our home spiral arm in the Milky Way is less wimpy than thought

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Elon Musk's spectacular plan to colonise Mars lacks substance

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Plumes spotted on Europa raise hopes that we can taste its ocean

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