Sep 16th: Reusable Rocket Revolution
We took a hiatus this summer, but SpaceX sure didn’t, with the tests of the Starhopper prototype. Today we’re going to talk about the revolution in reusable rocketry and quest to build a fully reusable two-stage rocket.
Apr 9th: Built For Purpose
Sep 24th: Rockets
To move around in space, you need some kind of propulsion system. And for now, that means rockets. Let’s learn the underlying science of rockets, and how they work.
Jun 5th: How do you build a rocket-ship?
Mar 5th: Going Faster, Higher, Farther after Fairing Separation
Rockets have additional stages to push them into trajectories, like transfer orbits and various orbital maneuvers. Let’s talk about what happens after the rocket is long gone, beyond our sight.
Feb 26th: Multi-stage Boosters
The vast majority of rockets are multi-staged affairs. Why is this? What makes this kind of rocket so successful?
Apr 23rd: Starlight Walking and Biggest Rocket
The Cosmic Campground in the Gila National Forest in western New Mexico & The venerable RS25 rocket engine is from the Shuttle era for 2018.