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November 10, 2014

Mars probe to debut at upcoming air show
Beijing (XNA) Nov 10, 2014
China Aerospace Science and Technology announced Thursday that it would put a selection of the latest space achievements, including the Mars probe, on display at an upcoming air show. The biennial air show is to be held in the southern port city of Zhuhai, Guangdong province from Nov. 11 to Nov. 16. Exhibits will include a cargo spacecraft, the "Long March 7" carrier rocket and a high-definition Earth observation satellite. The airshow will feature new aircraft, trade talks and technol ... read more

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