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Old December 22nd 04, 03:20 AM
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Default Lunar landing "intercept" -- BBC report

This in from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4093339.stm

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Missile team homes in on the Moon
By Paul Rincon
BBC News science reporter

Missile technology could help craft land on the Moon more precisely

A US firm is proposing to use guided missile technology to make a
precision, automated landing on the Moon.

Raytheon has outlined plans for a low-cost lunar lander that uses elements
from missiles designed to intercept and destroy enemy warheads fired at
the US.

It could be used for missions within President Bush's Moon-to-Mars vision
for space exploration.
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