There never was a better time to do business in space exploration. One needs to look no further than the many space startups presently operating in this industry to realize that's so. Another proof of ...

There probably never was a better time for rocket engine fans to be alive. It's a time when those who have the means can go out and start building the rocket engine of their dreams, while the rest can ...

When most people think of rockets, they likely imagine something like SpaceX's Raptor engine, or they might recall the Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket that took astronauts to the Moon. Rockets aren't ...

We're always told that rocket science is the hardest form of science out there and a raft of explosions on the launch pad in recent months makes me inclined to agree. Now, a Japanese rocket engine ...

The Earth is much larger than most people realize. You need to use engines if you want to efficiently navigate large sections of the planet. Everything from cars to planes relies on engines, but they ...

Using supersonic shockwaves for combustion, the groundbreaking design could allow aircraft to travel up to six times the speed of sound. Reading time: Reading time 4 minutes Venus Aerospace is a ...

Humans have achieved groundbreaking feats in space exploration, reaching distant stretches of space with missions like Voyager 1. However, none of this would have been possible without rockets.

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SpaceX currently controls nearly every rocket launch on Earth. With 98% of global orbital launches under its belt, Elon Musk's company has become the de facto gatekeeper to space. While China is still ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It took SpaceX years to successfully pull off the first vertical ...