NASA’s Artemis II rocket rolls to launch pad
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With Artemis II, SLS could become the most powerful rocket ever to launch humans. Its four main engines burn roughly 700,000 gallons of ultra-cold fuel, producing enough oomph to keep eight Boeing 747s aloft. Future versions of SLS, if they come to fruition, could deliver even greater power.
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The rocket builder sending Kenyan kids' imaginations into orbit
On the ground floor of an apartment block in the town of Ongata Rongai, south of Nairobi, two rockets stand upright on metal pillars, their aluminium skins catching the light. They look out of place here – too ambitious,
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Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper
After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful test on Oct. 13, 2025. A couple more test flights, and SpaceX plans to launch it into orbit.
The 12-foot tall rocket soared upward, screaming into the sky as it broke the sound barrier. The CU in Space Club’s entry to the Argonia Cup rocket competition reached 24,000 feet and earned second place in the tournament. “The flight was awesome.