SPACE SCIENCE:    Europe Tries 'Fast and Cheap' Missions

doi:10.1126/science.276.5319.1641a

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SPACE SCIENCE:
Europe Tries 'Fast and Cheap' Missions

Alexander Hellemans

The European Space Agency has taken a leaf out of NASA's book: It has created a class of "fast and cheap" missions to test new technology and keep researchers busy during the long run-up to major missions.

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