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Is it possible to return to Earth from space?

The notion of rocketing away from our planet captures the imagination, yet equally important is the controlled, often fi...

Why can't Boeing Starliner come back?

The Boeing Starliner capsule’s mission profile has been significantly altered, leaving its two astronaut passengers, But...

How does the SpaceX rocket return to Earth?

The process by which a massive, first-stage rocket booster from a SpaceX launch vehicle returns to Earth is a marvel of ...

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 ...