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Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:55am

Website review: The world of rocket launches

Space and astronomy — aren’t they captivating subjects? The mysteries of the universe ignite a spark of wonder in so many of us, children and adults alike. We’ve all watched rockets piercing through the skies on our television screens, leaving us awestruck. Wouldn’t it be incredible to follow the exciting missions that had happened in the past until now, and all those happening right now and witness the incredible progress being made in space exploration?

If you’re curious about these ongoing adventures, then www.rocketlaunch.org is the perfect gateway!

Rocketlaunch is like a logbook filled with details about amazing missions that have already blasted off or are in the progress, including the exact date and time of the launch, mission name, rocket type, launch provider and what the spacecraft carried. You can see if the launch was successful or not and explore further details, videos or images related to the launch.

You can explore right from the homepage by either choosing “Quicksearch,” where you can select rocket missions from various space agencies, such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, NASA, and locations like Falcon 9, Cape Canaveral, Vandenberg SFB, Kennedy Space Centre, and more. On the other hand, if you choose “Advanced Search,” you will have access to dropdown lists with categories such as Mission Name, Agency, Vehicle Type, Mission Type, Destination, and Location.

In whichever way you choose, you’ll discover detailed information that will boost your excitement for space exploration to new heights. For instance, what the rocket carried into space, was it a communication satellite beaming signals down to Earth, a space telescope examining into the cosmos or even cargo to keep the International Space Station running.

Most importantly, you can see if the mission achieved its goals or not! The website might also offer additional features such as links to news articles, press releases or even the official launch websites to provide a deeper exploration into the mission. Overall, RocketLaunch.org is a user-friendly website for space enthusiasts about rocket launches.

So equip yourself with the knowledge of all the rocket launches up till now at: www.rocketlaunch.org

Published in Dawn, Young World, July 27th, 2024

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