Space
Why Rocket Landings Cause Sonic Booms and Who Hears Them
Booster landings near Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg can rattle windows miles away. Here is what makes the noise, how far it carries and how to know when one is coming.
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Science Explained
Why Rockets Launch From Florida, California, Virginia and Texas
Cape Canaveral, Vandenberg, Wallops and Starbase were each picked for a mix of latitude, open water downrange and room to keep people safe.