<ul><li>Spacecraft are launched into space using rockets, which carry them beyond Earth's atmosphere.</li><li>Once in space, spacecraft can enter orbit around Earth, allowing them to travel without falling back due to gravity.</li><li>Different propulsion systems, such as rocket engines and ion engines, are used for maneuvering and traveling in space.</li><li>Spacecraft can travel to other celestial bodies like planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, using precise trajectory calculations and gravity assists.</li></ul>

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