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Do the planets really orbit the Sun?

What are the choices today for orbital mechanics simulation software?

How did Apollo 16 capture this full photograph of the Moon's far side?

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Was the NOAA-N Prime satellite really dropped on the floor?

Why is SpaceX considering Methane as fuel for their next engine, the Raptor?

Why is the breathing atmosphere of the ISS a standard atmosphere (at 1 atm containing nitrogen)?

How does the Falcon 9 first stage avoid burning up on re-entry?

Why is gold used in space technology to protect from heat radiation?

How possible are 'space jumps'?

Why did Voyager 2 receive a gravitational slowdown (as opposed to a slingshot) at Neptune?

Game for teaching basics of orbital mechanics

Could it be possible to launch a rocket from a balloon?

Can I see the ISS from the surface with the naked eye?

Why haven't more spacecraft/satellites been hit by debris?

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How does Voyager 1 send signals to Earth?

Why are the GPS constellation satellites in such a high orbit?

What uses would the Aldrin-Cycler have?

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Why does the ascent stage of Apollo 11's lunar module look like it's made of paper?

Effect of atmospheric drag on rocket launches and benefits of high altitude launch sites

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How to programmatically calculate orbital elements using position/velocity vectors?