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A British company says they developed a secret nuclear rocket that could cut in half the mission times to Mars. The Bletchley-based firm says they are planning in-orbit testing, with components of ...

OSLO - The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off March 30, in a closely watched test for the continent’s bid to build a new space economy.

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The conversation with Bruno focuses on the development of the Vulcan rocket and its strategic importance. Bruno recounts the initial decision to move away from Russian RD-180 engines due to ...

The unmanned rocket managed to leave its Texas launch ... the ship began spiraling out of control. "We just saw some engines go out, it looks like we are losing attitude control of the ship ...

The sprayed rocket propellant landed on a very hot rocket engine, creating flammable vapors. The fire was not seen earlier as the oxygen to cause the reaction is non-existent high up in the ...