Britain's Space Industry

Jan 11, 2013, 01:08 PM

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A vehicle to search for life on #Mars, sending a probe to orbit round #Mercury - Britain's #space #industry is doing rather well these days. But is it just a glamourous niche of this country's manufacturing capability, or can space really contribute to the British economy? Listen here...

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