The first large rocket to take off from sea was a V2, ... Another major advantage is safety. “You’re far away from cities,” Rodotheatos adds. “You’re far away from land.

The 33 engines at the base of the Super Heavy booster on SpaceX's Starship – the largest rocket to ever take off – produce more than 74MN of thrust.On paper at least, it should be louder than ...

Both times, the Aurora managed to climb to an altitude of 63,000 feet (19,202 meters), and it reached speeds of just under the speed of sound, 590 mph (950 kph).

A German start-up’s orbital rocket spun out and crashed seconds after take-off Sunday, in a rare European test flight that the makers said “met its set goals.” ...

By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — A German start-up’s orbital rocket spun out and crashed seconds after take-off Sunday, in a rare European test flight ...