Without engineering, space exploration wouldn’t be possible. Every launch takes years of planning, testing, and problem-solving. The next time you see a rocket launch, remember the science and engineering that made it happen.
The spacecraft is designed to carry up to 3,000 kilograms of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) and other space destinations. Germany, France, and Italy are spearheading Europe’s entry into the commercial space sector with the development of the Nyx spacecraft.
The space shuttle faced a problem when landing, it was orbiting Earth at over 17,000 mph with almost no air resistance or engine power to help slow it down.