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Project in space of Greek god (6)

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apollo

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'greek god' is the definition.
(Apollo is an example)

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(Other definitions for apollo that I've seen before include "source of name for far-flung missions" , "Lad who's striking" , "US space flight programme, 1961-72" , "Greek god; large European butterfly" , "Divine figure" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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