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An abandoned SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the Moon. The real problem comes next

Gregory Radisic, Bond University In the early hours of August 5 (UTC), an abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is…

byGregory Radisic

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Moon mining is getting closer to reality: Why we need global rules for extracting space resources

Mountains on the moon as seen by NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. (NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University) Martina Elia Vitoloni, McGill…

byMartina Elia Vitoloni

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