Reading the Space Shuttle through a 'Model' Part 2: Figure 2 Orbiter Subsystem Configuration

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

World Space Week 2026: How the ‘Rocket Revolution’ is changing the cost, speed and future of space travel

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 ...
BGR

Rocket Vs. Space Shuttle: What's The Difference?

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 ...
Yanko Design

This $56 DIY space shuttle has gears, glowing engines, and zero subtlety

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 ...

World Space Week 2026 kicks off with 'Rocket Revolution' theme highlighting reusable rockets

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.