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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Apr 20, 2007, 13:44:45

Title: UK tests Moon lander technology
Post by: Rick on Apr 20, 2007, 13:44:45
British engineers are designing a Moon landing mission that would also test key technologies to take to Mars.

The MoonTwins concept would put two probes on the lunar surface - one at each pole - to do science experiments.

The work is being undertaken by the aerospace company Astrium at the request of the European Space Agency.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6573729.stm