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space exploration — Investigation of the universe beyond Earth s atmosphere by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft. Study of the use of rockets for spaceflight began early in the 20th century. Germany s research on rocket propulsion in the 1930s led to… … Universalium
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Vehicles of the Space Marines (Warhammer 40,000) — The Space Marines of the Warhammer 40,000 universe have fewer types of vehicles than the Imperial Guard. This lack of variety in their vehicles befits their standardization and adherence to the Codex Astartes.This list details the various… … Wikipedia
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administrative loading — A loading system which gives primary consideration to achieving maximum utilization of troop and cargo space without regard to tactical considerations. Equipment and supplies must be unloaded and sorted before they can be used. Also called… … Military dictionary
