Previews + Extras
Rise of the Rockets Preview
S46 E5 - 29s
New technologies are making rockets cheaper and more powerful than ever before. As companies like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic make space more accessible, and NASA returns to crewed spaceflight, a new era of space exploration may be on the horizon.
How Do You Get a Rocket to Land Back on Earth?
S46 E5 - 2m 23s
Returning a rocket safely back to the launch site involves a series of complex steps which begin on the edge of space, when still traveling at over 3,500 miles per hour.
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