In this Spaceflight 101 video, we dive deep into the basics of how rockets achieve and maintain orbits around planets, including Earth Orbit. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos: https://youtube.com/OLHZN?sub_confirmation=1 | Overlook Horizon

From Earth to Orbit: The Anatomy of a Launch! 🚀 Have you ever wondered what it takes to get a rocket from the launch pad into space? Here's a breakdown of the incredible journey: 1️⃣ Liftoff: The rocket's main engines and boosters ignite, generating millions of pounds of thrust to break free from Earth’s gravity. 2️⃣ Stage Separation: After the first stage burns out, it detaches and falls away, while the second stage engine ignites to continue the journey. 3️⃣ Fairing Jettison: The protective p

Today in 1981, Space Shuttle Columbia launched on the first orbital spaceflight of the shuttle program, STS-1. | National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution