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Rise of the Rockets

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.

Rise of the Rockets

53m 34s

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.

Previews + Extras

  • Rise of the Rockets Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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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