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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 been to Space. Yet, less than a handful of countries are capable of human…

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What Is A Rocket Interstage?

What Is A Rocket Interstage?

All orbital rockets are multistage launch vehicles that require two or more stages, each with its own propulsion system, to reach orbit. A rocket interstage or interstage adapter forms a…

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What Is Solid Rocket Fuel?

What Is Solid Rocket Fuel?

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

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Using Liquid Hydrogen As Rocket Fuel – Pros And Cons

Using Liquid Hydrogen As Rocket Fuel – Pros And Cons

For over 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. We…

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Using Liquid Methane As Rocket Fuel – Advantages & Drawbacks

Using Liquid Methane As Rocket Fuel – Advantages & Drawbacks

For decades, RP-1, liquid hydrogen, solid rocket, and hypergolic fuels were the propellant of choice for rocket manufacturers. In recent years, though, liquid methane has become an attractive alternative for…

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Using RP-1 As Rocket Fuel – Advantages & Disadvantages

Using RP-1 As Rocket Fuel – Advantages & Disadvantages

The Saturn V rocket that was used during the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 70s carried 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. The materials used in modern orbital rockets need to…

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How Loud Is A Rocket?

How Loud Is A Rocket?

The roar of an orbital rocket lifting off is so loud it’s not only still deafening at a distance of 3 miles away, but its vibrations can also be felt…

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How Rocket Engines Ignite

How Rocket Engines Ignite

The red hot gases blowing out the back of a rocket as it launches into space are the result of the fuel and oxidizer mixing under high pressure, but something…

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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 a rocket launch is mentioned, one inevitably thinks 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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