Re-entering Earth’s atmosphere is one of the most dangerous phases of any space mission. This video explains how spacecraft ...
Even in space, what goes up sometimes comes back down: spent rocket stages, defunct satellites and other bits of space debris ...
Designed and built by Rocket Lab, the Pioneer spacecraft hosted Varda’s capsule on orbit for 60 days LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), ...
As the number of satellites in orbit continues to climb, so does the risk of their remnants falling back to Earth, and into ...
A concept render of Delphi, Lux Aeterna’s reusable satellite demonstrator scheduled to launch in 2027. While its full design remains under wraps, the spacecraft is built around a rigid heat shield to ...
Two Earth Return Missions in Two Months: Rocket Lab Demonstrates Rapid Re-entry Capability with Third Pioneer Spacecraft for Varda Space Industries Designed and built by Rocket Lab, the Pioneer ...