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

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

It takes a lot of thrust to break the confines of Earth's gravity, and humanity has gone in search of ever-bigger rockets in order to do just that.

Boeing, for its part, appears to be energized by the opportunity to claim the mantle of the nation’s provider of access to low-Earth orbit for US astronauts.

Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX +1.89%) was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, who wanted to drive down the cost of space transportation. The company went on to expand into the satellite internet ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — President Donald Trump has made a new selection for interim NASA administrator after withdrawing his original nominee. Trump posted to Truth Social Wednesday night announcing ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Despite concerns about thunderstorms and gusty winds, SpaceX launched four people on NASA's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 rocket leaped ...

The Crew-12 astronauts who have been at the ISS for 8 months are preparing to return to Earth, where they will make a water landing near California.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket reached Earth orbit for the first time, though not without some drama along the way. The company’s mega-rocket launched into space from South Texas early Monday morning and ...

• Mission wins: SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket ever made, launched from Starbase, Texas, Monday, and the ship portion of the launch system reached orbit. All 26 operational Starlink ...

The Purdue Campus Connect shuttle is available for free for faculty, staff and students who spend time at both the West Lafayette and the Indianapolis locations. Provided by Royal Excursion, multiple ...