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    Stunning bird’s eye view of Mawrth Vallis, a remarkable valley that could harbour hints of past life on Mars
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    Ariane 5’s rocket booster is the largest in Europe. Test firings demonstrate the motor’s capabilities and qualify improvements in design to guarantee Europe’s access to space
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