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Venus shot sets record 22.5 million miles out pace
American and British reports describe a space probe record as the craft reached 22.5 million miles from Earth toward Venus. The Telegraph notes high speeds and low friction with wings or airless flight, discussing plans for a 15,000 mph bomber concept by Wallis and Aeronautics officials.
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Washington AF
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London
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Telegraph
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Aeronautics and Space
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Daily Telegraph
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Africa
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