Few subjects are capable of capturing the human imagination quite like the quest to use space travel to discover the nature of the universe beyond Earth.
Since ancient times, people have dreamed of leaving their home planet and exploring other worlds. In the later half of the 20th century, that dream became reality.
In this special report, from the launch of the Phoenix Mars Lander to the discovery of a planet that could support life, MSN UK News brings you all the latest news and images from the final frontier.
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Oil prices weakened in Asian trade Wednesday as speculative funds dashed for the exit amid concerns that problems in the US housing market could slow US growth, dealers said.At 2:55 pm (0655 GMT), New York's main contract, light sweet crude for September delivery, was down 21 cents to 72.21 US dollars a barrel from 72.42 dollars in late US trades Tuesday.
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