SpaceX has confirmed that 20 satellites launched from a Falcon 9 rocket in California will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere after the rocket’s second stage experienced a malfunction. The company reported a liquid oxygen leak during the second stage, resulting in insufficient thrust to achieve the intended orbit. SpaceX’s official statement highlighted that the minimal ignition in…
Many of us have seen videos of Elon Musk’s Falcon-9 rocket landing back on Earth. However, the true scale of this impressive piece of technology is often not fully appreciated. The rocket’s size is much larger than most people realize. In one striking image, a person is seen walking near the Falcon-9, highlighting the sheer…
Over the decades, Delta IV Heavy rockets have been instrumental in space exploration. Starting in 1960, the Delta Rocket family, with its 400-plus missions, saw the latest Delta IV Heavy rocket lift off last week, marking its final journey. As part of the secretive reconnaissance missions of the US Space Force, under the control of…
