Space
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- How the universe works, explained simply
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Space covers launches, missions, telescopes and discoveries about the planets, stars and galaxies, including the work of ISRO and other space agencies. Stories are short summaries from space and science publishers and from agencies such as NASA, each linked to the original.
A great deal of spaceflight comes down to one fact: reaching orbit is a problem of speed, not of height. Our guide to how rockets reach orbit explains why, and what the numbers in a launch headline mean.
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- How rockets reach orbit: why going sideways matters more than going up
Reaching orbit is mostly about speed, not height. A plain explanation of the rocket equation, staging, and how ISRO and others launch satellites.
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