This is why rockets are launched vertically, to generate as much downward thrust as possible. However, those thrusters are extremely resource-hungry, gobbling up fuel and power in record time.

Finally, did you know you can launch your own SpaceX rocket? Model rocket maker Estes' stunning scale model of a Falcon 9 rocket that you can pick up now. The launchable model is a detailed ...

The Houston Rockets (43-25), who are currently second in the Western Conference before Sunday’s games, have a blend of youth and veteran experience, talent that correlates to winning and ...

The Houston Rockets' magic number to make the playoffs is now at 7 games after the Minnesota Timberwolves' loss to the New Orleans Pelicans last night. The Rockets however have officially secured ...

With the Rockets missing Fred Vanvleet, Amen Thompson, Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason and Alperen Sengun, Head Coach Ime Udoka decided to give his first round pick a shot in the starting lineup.

Fred VanVleet scored 37 points and the surging Houston Rockets won their ninth straight, beating the Miami Heat 102-98 Friday night. VanVleet shot 13 for 17 from the field and made a season-high 9 ...

SpaceX also altered the propellant temperatures and thrust levels of the engines to avoid a repeat of the leaks. For the rocket on this flight, SpaceX also added more vents to the attic section ...

Hamas fired rockets at Israel from Gaza Thursday, the militant group’s first response to Israel’s renewed offensive in the Strip that shattered a fragile two-month ceasefire. Israel resumed ...

[Michael Pick] wanted to build something altogether more devastating. To that end, he created a rocket launcher with an advanced air burst capability, intended to take out enemies behind cover.

What's a bit more surprising, though, is that all 23 of his 50-point games came with the Houston Rockets -- until Wednesday night. He won Sixth Man of the Year for the Oklahoma City Thunder ...

The latest SpaceX launch of Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has been postponed. The company, which was founded by Elon Musk, was gearing up to again attempt a successful launch of its ...

Finally, did you know you can launch your own SpaceX rocket? Model rocket maker Estes' stunning scale model of a Falcon 9 rocket that you can pick up now. The launchable model is a detailed ...