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As Humans Take Leave of Space, Robot Explorers Will Go Farther and Look Closer Than Ever
• Rebecca Boyle via PopSci.clomI have swelled with joy and anticipation every time I watched those orange sparks arcing across the launch pad and setting the shuttle engines ablaze. It evokes sadness, because one of our proudest national accomplishments is now complete.