Reusable rockets
What goes up must come down, but when it comes to space rockets these have in the past been consigned to the scrap heap. But thanks to reusable launch systems, companies like SpaceX or Blue Origin, reusable rockets are becoming a reality, with more spacecraft launches being successfully tested every year.
Aardman's Shaun the Sheep will soon make a real-life trip to the Moon
Aardman’s loveable character will boldly go where no sheep has gone before.
Controversial SpaceX Starlink satellites trial dark coating
Astronomers are fearful of having dark skies spoiled by hundreds and, eventually, thousands of bright satellites circling overhead.
SpaceX | Everything you need to know about Crew Dragon
In early March, SpaceX successfully sent its Crew Dragon craft to the ISS, and returned it safely to earth. What does this historic mission mean for space travel?
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How does SpaceX Falcon compare to other rockets?
SpaceX's new heavy-lifting rocket may not be able to launch as big a payload as some of its predecessors, but it's much lighter on the wallet.
What is the environmental impact of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch?
From damaging the environment to contaminating the solar system, Space X's successful launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket also poses risks.
How does SpaceX build its Falcon 9 reusable rocket?
Elon Musk has promised more affordable space travel with the launch of his company’s reusable Falcon 9. But how exactly does this rocket work?
Watch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket land in full 360-degree video
Now you can experience what it feels like to have a reusable rocket land on top of you from the confines of your VR headset.