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The Only Countries Capable Of Human Spaceflight – And The Orbital Rockets They Use

The Only Countries Capable Of Human Spaceflight – And The Orbital Rockets They Use

Since Yuri Gagarin became the first human to reach Space in 1961, over 600 people have traveled to Space. Yet, only three countries are currently capable of human spacecraft and…

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What Is A Rocket Interstage?

What Is A Rocket Interstage?

All orbital rockets are what is known as multistage launch vehicles, requiring two or more stages, each using its own propulsion system. A rocket interstage or interstage adapter forms a…

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What Is Solid Rocket Fuel?

What Is Solid Rocket Fuel?

In recent years, rocket fuels like RP-1, hydrogen & methane are often compared and discussed. However, solid rocket fuel, the oldest form of rocket propellant, remains an integral part of…

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Using Liquid Hydrogen As Rocket Fuel – Pros And Cons

Using Liquid Hydrogen As Rocket Fuel – Pros And Cons

For more than half a century, RP-1 propellant has been the fuel of choice to power orbital rocket’s first stages. For their upper stages, though, liquid hydrogen is primarily used….

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Using Liquid Methane As Rocket Fuel – Advantages & Drawbacks

Using Liquid Methane As Rocket Fuel – Advantages & Drawbacks

For half a century, RP-1, liquid hydrogen, solid rocket, and hypergolic fuels were the propellant of choice for rocket manufacturers. But in recent years, liquid methane has become an attractive…

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Using RP-1 As Rocket Fuel – Advantages & Disadvantages

Using RP-1 As Rocket Fuel – Advantages & Disadvantages

The Saturn V rocket used during the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 70s carried an incredible 810 700 liters of RP-1 fuel in its first-stage boosters. But what exactly…

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The Different Materials Used To Make Orbital Rockets

The Different Materials Used To Make Orbital Rockets

The Saturn V rocket that launched astronauts to the Moon had more than three million moving parts made of various materials. We take a closer look at the different materials…

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How Loud Is A Rocket?

How Loud Is A Rocket?

The sound of an orbital rocket lifting off is so loud it is not only still deafening at three miles away, but its vibrations can also be felt shaking the…

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How Rocket Engines Ignite

How Rocket Engines Ignite

The white-hot gases blowing through the nozzles of a rocket as it launches into Space are synonymous with any orbital rocket launch. But something must be used to ignite or…

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The Most Widely Used Rocket Launch Sites Around The World

The Most Widely Used Rocket Launch Sites Around The World

Whenever rocket launches are mentioned, one tends to think of Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. There are, however, multiple prominent launch facilities located around the world that serves the…

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