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Amid criticism, Nicaragua creates Min of Extraterrestrial Space Affairs
The agency was approved by 76 legislators Thursday in the country''s congress, which is dominated by President Daniel Ortega''s Sandinista Party. Fifteen opposition legislators abstained
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US-European Solar Orbiter spacecraft makes its first Venus flyby
The joint US-European Solar Orbiter spacecraft has completed its first of many gravity assist flybys of Venus
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Opening up of the space sector: India set for breaking new horizons
The initiative of bringing in a 'new space regime' lays a solid foundation for India to multiply its capabilities in space by several folds
Cabinet approves participation of private sector in space activities
The newly-created Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) will provide a level playing field for private companies
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A new paradigm
The success of SpaceX has opened up immense possibilities
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If we're in a new race to the stars, China is unlikely to win from US
Neither China nor any other country has plans to compete with US' record of accomplishment, nor do they have the scientific or engineering experience to do so
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Private companies are launching a new space race - here's what to expect
The space environment is no longer the sole preserve of government agencies
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