rocket
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Transport for Wales said it intends to put extra services on to deal with the influx of fans, as hotel prices for that weekend sky rocket due to increased demand.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
A big chunk would emerge from demand for rocket launches, the documents say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
SpaceX first leased a rocket engine-testing facility in McGregor, Texas, in 2003, taking over an old test site from the defunct Beal Aerospace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
He compared Parallax’s plans for “parts consolidation” with SpaceX’s approach to the rocket engine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
I calculated two sample orbits—one with a rocket launching from the east, and the other from the west.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
Companies are hunting for new ways to get satellites and spacecraft deployed, while many rockets under development are behind schedule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
In July, China successfully recovered the first-stage booster from a Long March 10B rocket for the first time, marking a milestone toward its development of reusable rockets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
He’d wanted to work on rockets since middle school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Several companies hope to use SaxaVord in Unst, the northernmost point in the UK, as a launch site for small commercial rockets.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“He’s against me building rockets, but Mom thinks it’s okay. I need help, Mr. Bykovski. You’re my only hope.”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
Annual merchandise exports rocketed to $3.58 trillion in 2024 from $266 billion in 2001.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
According to ImmediateAnnuities.com data, today’s rates beat those available pretty much throughout this millennium, apart from a brief period during the 2007-09 financial crisis when bond yields rocketed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Bitcoin mining companies invested large sums on giant banks of powerful computers as the price of Bitcoin rocketed in recent years.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
SK hynix rocketed more than 12 percent Thursday after announcing a $29 billion share buyback.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Kaz shook off the stars that rocketed through his head.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
But a critical mass keeps the theory alive and rocketing around the internet.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Nothing will slow the object down, like the atmosphere would do here on Earth - and nothing will prevent the estimated million kilograms in debris from rocketing up into space.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Now, the value of old Land Rovers is rocketing as a new generation of enthusiasts falls in love with this simple off-roader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The waterway is a critical route for energy transit, sending oil prices rocketing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
The moment the cover had been removed, they had started jabbering and rocketing around, rattling the bars and making bizarre faces at the people nearest them.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
