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Israeli robotic moon landing fails in final descent

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    Sahasrahla
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    Even crashing on the moon is quite an accomplishment. It will be interesting to see more missions like this from smaller countries and private organizations as access to space becomes more affordable.

    Even crashing on the moon is quite an accomplishment. It will be interesting to see more missions like this from smaller countries and private organizations as access to space becomes more affordable.

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    1. balooga
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      Well said. I think the most astonishing thing about the successful manned missions so far is not that they made it to the moon — which is a huge feat! — but that the crew returned back to Earth...

      Well said. I think the most astonishing thing about the successful manned missions so far is not that they made it to the moon — which is a huge feat! — but that the crew returned back to Earth again, safe and sound.

      Looking forward to space travel becoming more commonplace, in all its forms. All the best to SpaceIL.

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