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Analysis: space race enters new era with commercial players

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The SpaceX mission launch will be the latest milestone in an international space race in play since the 1950s. FRANCE 24’s international affairs editor Robert Parsons says while all eyes will be on the United States today, the contribution of the former Soviet Union to the space race should not be forgotten.

Added on the 23/04/2021 11:18:11 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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