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Welcome to this week's issue of The Space Review:


Diamonds are forever
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The most recent International Space Development Conference, like many of its predecessors, held sessions on space based solar power. Yet, as Dwayne Day notes, there's been little progress in the field in recent years, and no sign that this long-term dream of space advocates is close to becoming reality.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2764/1

What price Europa?
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Last week NASA announced the instruments it plans to fly on a future mission to Europa, while the House of Representatives is expected to approve a bill this week that would sharply increase funding for the mission. Jeff Foust reports, though, that as proponents attempt to make the mission more ambitious, they could also make it a target in future budget debates.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2763/1

The Moon and Mars: a flawed article's false choice
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A recent essay argued for going to the Moon now because of the considerable challenges of sending humans to Mars. David Whitfield critiques the article and argues that there are ways to accomplish human missions to both worlds.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2762/1

Review: Spaceshots and Snapshots of Projects Mercury and Gemini
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This week marks the 50th anniversary of Gemini 4 and the first American spacewalk, a milestone that will likely be recalled with the same, small set of images. Jeff Foust reviews a book that recalls missions like that using images not previously widely released.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2761/1


If you missed it, here's what we published in our previous issue:


A stagecoach to the stars
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Concepts of interplanetary spacecraft often face challenges with power, propulsion, radiation shielding, and more. Brian McConnell offers a concept for a "spacecoach" spacecraft that overcomes many of those obstacles by making use of water and solar electric propulsion in unique ways.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2760/1

Congress launches commercial space legislation
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Both the House and Senate are considering legislation to support the US commercial launch industry, including extending key provisions of current law. Jeff Foust reports on those efforts, including the contrast between the partisan debates in the House and the bipartisan effort in the Senate.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2759/1

A quick look at trade secrets in outer space
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As commercial ventures in outer space grow, so do issues like the protection of trade secrets such companies may obtain from their space activities. Kamil Muzyka explores the issue of trade secrets and offers one approach to protecting them.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2758/1

India's GSLV Mark III: Another step ahead
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India is making progress, albeit slowly, on the next generation of its GSLV launch vehicle designed to end the country's dependence on foreign launchers. Debalina Ghoshal examines the state of the vehicle's development.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2757/1

Review: Black Hole
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Black holes are widely accepted today both in astrophysics and in popular culture, even though half a century ago they seemed inconceivable to many scientists. Jeff Foust reviews a book that offers a concise history of our understanding of black holes, and how they redeemed general relativity.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2756/1


We appreciate any feedback you may have about these articles as well as
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We're also actively soliciting articles to publish in future issues, so
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interest, please email me.

Until next week,

Jeff Foust
Editor, The Space Review
jeff@thespacereview.com
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