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Europe mulls human launch system

Started by Rick, Jul 02, 2007, 13:35:28

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Industrial groups in Europe are about to look in detail at ideas for a new launch system to put humans in space.

The meetings have been convened by the European Space Agency (Esa) under a development study that involves Russia - with Japan also eager to contribute.

The discussions at industrial level will formally start in July.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6260724.stm