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Read article: Membrane mirrors take off for use in large space telescopes Telescopes and space missions Research update Membrane mirrors take off for use in large space telescopes High-quality, flexible mirrors could be rolled up for transport on a spacecraft
Read article: Quantum memories in space: experiments in Earth orbit push the limits of physics Quantum Podcasts Quantum memories in space: experiments in Earth orbit push the limits of physics This podcast features two scientists from the German Aerospace Center
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Read article: UK aims to become a space launch superpower Telescopes and space missions Video UK aims to become a space launch superpower With multiple spaceports planned across the UK, the nation’s capacity for launching satellites is set to take off
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