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Working in space is more than floating in microgravity. Astronauts train intensely and use advanced tools to not only survive, but also conduct advanced scientific research. Given the difficulties, ...

Since the dawn of space travel in 1961, rockets have carried humanity's dreams and ambitions into the void and beyond. Shaped by physics and geography, the launch paths of rockets typically follow one ...

The roots of material science in space began in the mid-20th century during the dawn of the space race. Image Credit: Indometeus/Wikimedia Commons To begin with, rockets, space shuttles, and ...