orbit

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The U.S. could keep powerful munitions in orbit to be deployed quickly and without risk to American troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It is the first time since 1972 that humans have left Earth's orbit.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Touted for years by Musk as the key to taking humans to Mars, SpaceX is now looking to show that Starship can work, including by lofting the company’s own satellites into orbit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

One key feature is the ability to refuel in orbit.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The Vostok 5, Bykovsky's spacecraft, was in a lower orbit than planned.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson