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Exail, the France-headquartered photonics company, says it has won a contract with the French Space Agency (CNES) to develop and deliver an “ultra-stable” laser system for the planned Laser ...

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The best telescopes allow you to observe the full planetary parade more closely and give you a front-row seat to the total lunar eclipse on 13-14 March. The best telescopes unlock the wonders of ...