environmental-impact

A Review of Documented Community Impacts Due to Spaceport Development
As the annual number of space launches continues to increase, new spaceports may need to be created in order to keep up with demand. …
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Development of a Plume Evolution Model for Launch Vehicle Ground Cloud Deposition
The study of rocket exhaust ground cloud evolution has been the focus of numerous research efforts. These studies aim to understand and …
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Development of a Qualitative Model for Predicting Soil Acidification due to Solid Rocket Motor Exhaust
Increasing rocket launch rates coincide with growing concerns around climate change and pollution. Few prior efforts have attempted to …
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