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Semper Fly: Marines in Space

A proposed suborbital space transport will put boots on the ground anywhere in the world in two hours or less. But can it overcome huge technological-and political-hurdles?

By David Axe Posted 12.18.2006 at 2:00 am 0 Comments

For a look at a prototypical Space Marine mission, launch the photo gallery.

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