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    Human and robotic exploration image of the week: Field trip to the Dolomites for week two of the Pangaea geology training course
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    Earth from Space

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    In this week's edition, explore northeast Ethiopia with Sentinel-1
    Giant iceberg escapes

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    Imaged by Sentinel-1, the huge A68 iceberg was forced to stay close to its parent for more than a year. Strong winds have now allowed it to make a bid for freedom
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    Have you sent us your idea yet? ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti sends a video thank you to those who've entered our Lunar 3D printing competition. What would you 3D print, to make the Moon feel like home?
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