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SPACE LAUNCH 101
THE
TERMINOLOGY…
LAUNCH
VEHICLE
A launch
vehicle
or
carrier rocket is a rocket-propelled vehicle used to carry a payload from Earth's
surface to space,
usually to Earth orbit or beyond. Our WEB-X carrier rocket is the most powerful
in
operation. Standing 150 metres tall,
it's quite an awe-inspiring sight on the launch pad!
THE
TERMINOLOGY…
SPACEPORT
A spaceport
or
cosmodrome is a site for launching (or receiving) spacecraft, by analogy to the
seaport for ships or
airport for aircraft. Based in the famous Cape Canaveral, our spaceport is
ideally
situated to take advantage of the
Earth’s rotation for launch.
THE
TERMINOLOGY…
SPACE
CAPSULE
A space
capsule
is an often-crewed spacecraft that uses a blunt-body reentry capsule to reenter
the
Earth's atmosphere
without wings. Our capsule is where you'll spend your time during the flight. It
includes a space gym, cinema, and
plenty of other activities to keep you entertained.
