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    India Launches Its First Mission to Mars

    After what's called a "textbook launch" watched by millions on TV, another rocket is on its way to the planet Mars.  If it reaches the target, India will have joined the US, Russia and Europe in the exploration of Mars. Astrophysicist Ian O'Neill is Space Science Producer for Discovery News .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    After what's called a "textbook launch" watched by millions on TV, another rocket is on its way to the planet Mars. If it reaches the target, India will have joined the US, Russia and Europe in the exploration of Mars. Astrophysicist Ian O'Neill is Space Science Producer for Discovery News.

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Independent Producer

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      Ian O'Neill

      astrophysicist and science writer

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    The Affordable Care Act and the Skyrocketing Cost of Healthcare
    1. 0:00India Launches Its First Mission to MarsYou’re reading this
    2. 8:05The Affordable Care Act and the Skyrocketing Cost of Healthcare
    3. 43:14Nazi-Confiscated Art Trove Recovered in Munich
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