Paper plane sends pictures from space

A group of amateur space enthusiasts has used a hot air balloon to send a paper aeroplane into space, with some stunning pictures the result.

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Published 12 November 2010 2:17pm

Updated 23 August 2013 4:48pm

Source: SBS, BBC

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When it comes to space exploration, Britain has often trailed behind other countries. Russia put the first man into space, the Americans the first man on the moon.

But now a group of enthusiasts believe they may have restored some of Britain's credibility - after

launching the first ever paper plane in space, using a hot air balloon.

The plane sent back some stunning pictures.

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