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World Service,06 Feb 2003,23 mins

The Future of Space Travel after Columbia Shuttle Disaster

Science In Action

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After the loss of the Columbia shuttle this week, how will the prospect of an ageing shuttle fleet affect the future of space research? How to avert the risk of crop failure using genetic modification to prevent insect attack. Mount Etna is one of world's most active volcanoes and is riskier than previously thought.

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