PLUS: German space commander wants satellite self-protection and resilience.
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| Space Digest - May 08, 2025 |
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| | by Irene Klotz | Pieces of a Soviet-era spacecraft, stranded in Earth orbit after a failed launch to Venus 53 years ago, are heading back into the atmosphere this week.
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| | Grumman Shuttle Confirguration by Aviation Week Network StaffGrumman Aerospace Corp. space shuttle design has a booster suing 12 rocket engines using 4,000 lb thrust each on an airframe 208 ft. wing span. Eight turbojets on swingout pods will control booster during reentry. Orbiter is 146 ft. and is powered by a pair of 400,000 lb. thrust engines with four turbofans for maneuvering. |
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