Space News Bites- 15 April

by | Apr 15, 2008 | exploration | 0 comments

Energia has a “photo report” on the latest Soyuz capsule to go to the International Space Station

Romania’s ARCA has its Google Lunar X Prize info up on its website

If you like pretty pictures there is always JAXA’s Kaguya mission image gallery

Cosmic log takes a look at the Rocket Racing League

According to China’s Xinhua news agency a new tracking ship has been launched especially for the Shenzhou VII mission that could see the country’s first extra-vehicular activity; though I’m doubtful

Hobbyspace.com has a series of links, as always

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