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SECRET plans to build and launch a spaceship in Ireland were put to the Government by American astronauts, according to classified documents released yesterday.

A team of experienced scientists, including ''at least one astronaut who had walked on the moon'' planned to use the Republic as its base for the ground-breaking project, Government papers released under the 30-year rule reveal.

A letter detailing the exact proposals was sent to the Irish government of the day by the US-based Consulate General of Ireland.

American scientist Dr Gary Hudson, who claimed to have worked for NASA, submitted his plans for the space flight project on behalf of a team including British astronomer Sir Frederick Hoyle.

He had chosen Ireland because it was a neutral country and was not affiliated to any other space programme.

In a 16-page letter to the Department of Foreign ...

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