re-entry

Call it a crash course. A group of undergrads at the University of Colorado at Boulder got to participate in … Continued

As the aerospace world prepares to say goodbye to the space shuttles, engineers are looking for cheaper, faster replacements. The … Continued

A skydiver jumps from the edge of space to set a record—and help plan an exit strategy for orbital tourists

Here’s Felix Baumgartner’s plan: Float a balloon to 120,000 feet. Jump out. Break the sound barrier. Don’t die. Simple, right? … Continued