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Published online 3 June 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news030602-1
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Europe's first trip to Mars launched
First delegate leaves for international gathering at the red planet.
Any self-respecting martian would be forgiven for thinking Earth is on the offensive. Beginning with yesterday's launch of the European Space Agency's Mars Express mission, three other spacecraft are due to converge on Mars in the coming months.
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