The Russians have been just as imaginative as their American counterparts in designing spacecraft, yet less determined in realizing them.

Docking is crucial for deep space exploration, particularly for interplanetary missions, as it facilitates the transfer of cargo and supplies between spacecraft, thereby extending mission durations ...

This rapid increase in satellites that no longer serve a purpose will require new methods to deal with them - most commonly through other satellites known as on-orbit servicers (OOSs). Depending on ...