Space & Astronomy

How Rockets Reach Orbit

An explanation of how a rocket lifts off and carries satellites into orbit.

B17 min

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1A rocket is a powerful machine that carries things into space.

2At the bottom of the rocket there are huge engines.

3These powerful engines burn fuel and push the heavy rocket upwards.

4The launch is extremely loud and the ground shakes beneath our feet.

5After a few minutes the first part of the rocket falls away.

6Then smaller engines fire and carry the satellite higher and higher.

7The rocket must travel extremely fast to stay in orbit.

8The rocket moves at many thousands of kilometres every hour.

9When the rocket finally reaches its orbit, the satellite is gently released.

10Then the satellite opens its solar panels to get power.

11Engineers on the ground watch every second of the flight.

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