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


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


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


Impatience for Mars
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NASA says it has a plan for human missions to Mars in the 2030s. Jeff Foust reports that some, though, are pressing NASA for more details about those plans and coming up with alternative concepts that they believe could accelerate those crewed missions to the Red Planet.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2755/1

Two small steps for humankind
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Getting humans to live beyond Earth in a sustainable manner is a long-term effort with many steps involved. Derek Webber proposes that NASA focus on two initial steps, supporting key technologies that can enable eventual human space settlement.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2754/1

The need for a launch vehicle development organization: Learning from Brazil's experience
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Brazil is considering terminating its agreement with Ukraine to launch Cyclone 4 rockets from its spaceport, dealing another setback to that country's space access plans. Ajey Lele suggests that Brazil partner with other nations, including India, to jointly develop launchers.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2753/1

Humankind's greatest adventure: A review of The Last Man on the Moon
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It's been more than 40 years since Gene Cernan was the last human to walk on the Moon. Shane Hannon talks with the director and producer of a documentary about Cernan's life.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2752/1

Review: Elon Musk
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He is one of the major figures in the space industry today, but Elon Musk remains something of an enigma to people who are puzzled by his way of doing business and his passion for Mars. Jeff Foust reviews a new biography that covers Musk's life and his work at SpaceX.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2751/1


We appreciate any feedback you may have about these articles as well as
any other questions, comments, or suggestions about The Space Review.
We're also actively soliciting articles to publish in future issues, so
if you have an article or article idea that you think would be of
interest, please email me.

Until next week,

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