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The Luna installation, near Cologne, reproduces the surface of the Moon

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Video. State-of-the-art reproduction of Moon's surface in Europe

Updated: 25/09/2024 - 17:39 GMT+2

Europe is seeking to place itself at the forefront of missions to the Moon with a facility covering almost 1,000 square metres that reproduces the lunar surface to train astronauts for future missions.

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