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Origami Space Planes Could Solve a Major Problem in Orbit
In a paper published in Acta Astronautica, the researchers demonstrated how origami may be the solution to low Earth orbit’s ...
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket could be visible over Arizona: Where, when to look up
Arizonans could soon be able to see another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from California. Where are some spots to catch ...
Is there a SpaceX launch today? Where, when to see Falcon 9 liftoff from Vandenberg
Californians could soon be able to see another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching on a Starlink mission. Where are some spots ...
Rising rocket launches linked to ozone layer thinning
The rapid rise in global rocket launches could slow the recovery of the vital ozone layer, says Sandro Vattioni. The problem is being underestimated—yet it could be mitigated by forward-looking, ...
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What Is Low Earth Orbit? A Basic Explainer
As mentioned above, most objects we send into space are headed for low Earth orbit. This is where you'll find the International Space Station (210 miles), the Hubble Space Telescope (370 miles), and ...
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Orbit of Opportunity: Harnessing Commercial Innovation for US National Security
Commercial space offers the United States a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modernize its defense posture, enhance ...
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Louisiana satellite company, U.S. Army partner on drone, surveillance, communication research
Covington-based satellite company Globalstar has announced a research and development deal with the U.S. Army and an ...
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What Is Low Earth Orbit? A Basic Explainer - ExtremeTech
According to NASA, low Earth orbit is considered any orbital trajectory below 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers). However, the surface of Earth is not entirely smooth, and even a perfectly circular ...
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Surprising Shift: How Private Spaceflight Is Redefining Global Access to Orbit
When the SpaceX capsule flashed through the California sky before dawn, it was more than the culmination of a 20-day mission. It was a milestone moment: Indians, Poles, and Hungarians became the first ...