IntroductionIn Part 1, we looked at the Space Shuttle (STS: Space Transportation System) by dividing it into three parts—the ...

World Space Week 2026 promises an exciting celebration from October 4 to 10, themed 'Rocket Revolution.' This year's spotlight is on how advancements in rocket technology are opening up access to ...

NASA never tilted its space shuttles upright at the launch pad. The orbiters were stacked vertically inside a giant building in Florida and crawled out to the pad already standing, at roughly one mile ...

With SpaceX now launching its reusable Falcon 9 rocket up to several times a week, the U.S. company has quickly become a giant of global spaceflight. It's a far cry from the days of America's Space ...

Sam Lubell's architecture review of the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.

Political and Historical Context and Policy Dynamics Leading to Development Decisions1.1 Completion of the Apollo Program and ...

At least 100 countries, including the Philippines, are celebrating World Space Week, which runs from October 4 to 10, 2026. But how did this week-long observance begin, and why is it celebrated every ...

With planes like the now-famous Lockheed-designed SR-71 Blackbird and the U-2 Dragon Lady capable of flying at extremely high altitudes, touching the edge of space is something that a handful of ...

World Space Week 2026 has officially commenced its global observance, placing cheaper, more frequent launches and reusable rocket technology at the heart of its landmark 'Rocket Revolution' programme.