More objects are being launched into space than ever, and most are headed for low Earth orbit. This region of space has become increasingly crowded with launches from SpaceX and others that have ...

The closer to Earth a satellite flies, the clearer a picture it can take of the surface. But low-flying satellites also have ...

"Mars Orbit insertion" is the point in the mission when the Odyssey spacecraft arrives just short of Mars, fires an onboard rocket to slow its speed relative to the planet, and is captured into a long ...

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The story of human progress has always been about the pioneers who dared to cross the river, explore the cave, or sail beyond the horizon. When those who go first return, what was dangerous and ...

Spaceflight’s long-held dream could soon come roaring back. This month, Washington-based Radian Aerospace announced that it’s building a single-stage-to-orbit spaceplane that takes off and lands ...

More objects are being launched into space than ever, and most are headed for low Earth orbit. This region of space has ...

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Virgin Orbit demonstrated on Wednesday morning that its first spaceflight in January was no fluke. The company's Cosmic Girl aircraft took off from Mojave Air and Space Port an hour after sunrise ...