Landing articles
Where do rocket boosters usually land?
The final resting place of a rocket booster is not a singular location; rather, it is a decision dictated by the vehicle...
Has any human landed on the dark side of the moon?
The Moon’s geography often leads to a fundamental misunderstanding regarding human exploration: the concept of the so-ca...
How are rockets able to return to Earth safely?
The seemingly simple act of bringing a multi-ton machine from orbital velocity back to a gentle stop on Earth is one of ...
How does SpaceX recover boosters?
The concept of rapid, full reusability in rocketry has long been the holy grail for making space access dramatically che...
Why did Starship explode in the water?
The spectacle of a massive rocket exploding, whether high in the atmosphere or upon reaching its designated splashdown z...
What is a meteor that has landed on the ground?
The object that completes a fiery passage through the atmosphere and actually comes to rest on the ground is officially ...
How many planets have we landed rovers on?
The count for planetary surfaces visited by robotic wheeled vehicles designed to roam is surprisingly small. To date, hu...
What planets have humans landed probes on?
The human endeavor to send robotic envoys beyond Earth has resulted in a surprisingly small number of confirmed *landing...
Why did Russia not land a man on the Moon?
The successful landing of American astronauts on the Moon in July 1969 marked a defining moment of the 20th century, yet...