Physics World Focus on Astronomy 2016

SpaceX has stumbled recently but watching its Falcon 9 rocket settle gently into a shipboard landing took many people’s breath away. The challenges that make space “hard” also drive impressive technical innovations both in spacecraft and in ground-based astronomy, building a burgeoning global industry in the process. So whether you’re a wavering sceptic or a starry-eyed believer, you’ll find plenty to appreciate in this Physics World Focus.

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