The latest inventions take to the skies.
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From pilotless cargo copters to air pressure suits that can fly from the edge of space, these innovations represent the year's most important achievements in aerospace technology. See all 10 of them here.
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The engineering and programming WoWzers of Mars Curiosity Sky Crane and landing gets my number one vote!!!! KUDOS NASA!
Agreed Robot, Kudos to NASA for taking the risk and sticking the landing perfectly!
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