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nematode worm species is being used to study muscle
loss because they have a similar muscle structure to humans. In space astronauts lose around 40% of their muscle mass whilst on board the International Space Station for 180 days. This research is aimed to help Astronauts and people living with muscle illnesses such as muscular dystrophy. ■
has awarded Lockheed Martin a $250 million
contract for a 'quiet' supersonic X-plane that could fly from London to New York in 3 hours without producing sonic boom. The plane could revolutionize air travel. It will travel faster than the speed of sound. NASA says it will be able to reach a cruising speed of 940 mph (Mach 1.42) at an altitude of 55,000 feet, with a top speed of 990 mph. ■
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Sir Richard Branson's company completes its first flight since the fatal crash in 2014, testing supersonic flight of its SpaceShip Two passenger rocket ship.
The company is excited that after two years of testing the atmosphere, the start of the final portion of Unity's flight test program can commence. ■
NASA has found someone
to build its x-plane
Baby worms sent to space
to study muscle loss
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