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A massive solar space farm could provide as much energy as a nuclear power plant, the European Space Agency has said.

Video. Out of this world: Floating solar farm could power a million homes

Updated: 22/11/2022 - 13:54 GMT+1

As Europe struggles through the energy crisis, some scientists are looking to space.

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