Oct. 10, 2018

69: Water confirmed on the Lunar surface

69:   Water confirmed on the Lunar surface

Scientists have directly observed water on the lunar surface for the first time.

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 *Water confirmed on the Lunar surface

Scientists have directly observed water on the lunar surface for the first time.

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*Israeli Moon mission

A private Israeli company announces plans to become only the fourth nation to land a spacecraft on the Moon.

*Galileo sat nav Brexit changes

Britain’s exist from the EU will result in reduced access to Europe’s Galileo satellite navigation system -- getting the civilian access anyone can have -- rather than the more precise military access needed for pinpoint weapons accuracy.

*China launches new high-resolution Earth observation satellite

China has launched a new high resolution Earth observation satellite aboard a Long March 4B rocket.

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