About 142,000 results
Open links in new tab
  1. nasa.gov
    https://www.nasa.gov › humans-in-space › spaceships-and-rockets

    Spaceships and Rockets - NASA

    Apr 22, 2025 · Combining power and capability, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is part of NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration and Artemis. SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, …

  2. nasa.gov
    https://www.nasa.gov › humans-in-space › space-launch-system

    Space Launch System (SLS) - NASA

    Dec 15, 2025 · Combining power and capability, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is part of NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration and Artemis. SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, …

  3. nasa.gov
    https://spaceplace.nasa.gov › launching-into-space › en

    How Do We Launch Things Into Space? - NASA Space Place

    Sep 25, 2025 · We launch things into space by putting them on rockets with enough fuel — called propellant — to boost them above most of Earth’s atmosphere. Once a rocket reaches the right …

  4. nasa.gov
    https://www.grc.nasa.gov › WWW › rocket › TRCRocket › rocket_principles.html

    Rocket Principles - NASA

    May 13, 2021 · Attaining space flight speeds requires the rocket engine to achieve the greatest action force possible in the shortest time. In other words, the engine must burn a large mass of fuel and …

  5. nasa.gov
    https://www.nasa.gov › humans-in-space › orion-spacecraft

    Orion Spacecraft - NASA

    Dec 2, 2025 · Launching atop NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, Orion will carry and sustain the crew on Artemis missions to the Moon and return them safely to Earth.

  6. nasa.gov
    https://www1.grc.nasa.gov › beginners-guide-to-aeronautics › propulsion-system

    Propulsion System - Glenn Research Center | NASA

    Nov 20, 2023 · In outer space there is no atmosphere so turbines and propellers cannot work there. This explains why a rocket works in space but a turbine engine or a propeller does not work.

  7. nasa.gov
    https://www.nasa.gov › feature › artemis

    Artemis - NASA

    Dec 11, 2022 · Four astronauts will fly around the Moon to test NASA's foundational human deep space exploration capabilities, the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, for the first time with …

  8. nasa.gov
    https://www1.grc.nasa.gov › beginners-guide-to-aeronautics › rocket-parts

    Rocket Parts - Glenn Research Center | NASA

    Nov 20, 2023 · The Space Shuttle, Delta II, and Titan III all use solid rocket strap-ons. The various rocket parts described above have been grouped by function into structure, payload, guidance, and …

  9. nasa.gov
    https://www1.grc.nasa.gov › beginners-guide-to-aeronautics › guide-to-rockets

    Guide to Rockets - Glenn Research Center | NASA

    Nov 21, 2023 · The Beginner's Guide to Rockets will introduce you to the basics behind rocket science. The Beginner’s Guide to Rockets will help you learn the basic math and physics that govern the …

  10. nasa.gov
    https://www.nasa.gov › learning-resources › for-kids-and-students

    What Is a Rocket? (Grades 5-8) - NASA

    Sep 21, 2010 · This rocket will be able to carry large amounts of equipment into space. Together, the heavy lift vehicle and other rockets will make it possible to explore other worlds and may someday …

Content was generated with AI. Learn more