03SPACE 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…
SPACE CAPSULE
A space capsule is a small, crewed or uncrewed spacecraft designed to return to Earth, typically by re-entering the atmosphere and landing on solid ground or in the ocean.
THE TERMINOLOGY…
SPACEPORT
A spaceport is a location for launching spacecraft, similar to an airport for airplanes. It includes infrastructure for launching rockets and supporting spacecraft operations.