From: Inside Story
Is space exploration worth the cost?
As scientists unravel the mysteries of the universe we ask if, and how, exploring outer space is helping us on earth.
14 Dec 2012
As scientists unravel the mysteries of the universe we ask if, and how, exploring outer space is helping us on earth.
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