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Space research can save the planet—again

9 mins | Nov 1, 2019

Space programmes are often seen as militaristic splurges, but are these complaints misguided? Writing in Foreign Policy, Greg Autry, explains why space research, has been, and will be, critical in tackling climate change.

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