Trop peu, trop tard, trop Amtrak
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The Midwest Regional Rail Initiative aims to develop a 3,000-mile high-speed rail network for the mid-west of the US. A coalition including Amtrak and nine state transport agencies plans a rail system centered around Chicago, with trains travelling up to 110 miles per hour.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Unmanned
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NASA's manned-spaceflight programme should have been halted decades ago, but it is being kept going by showmanship, commercial considerations and a wish to maintain smooth relations with Russia. However, management changes within NASA may lead to a new focus.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Pluto plus tard
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The significance of the postponement of a NASA mission to Pluto is examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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