
TsNIIMash Institute of Machine Building
Explore the TsNIIMash, Russia’s premier space research center, known for pioneering achievements like Sputnik 1 and Vostok 1.
Training facilities are centers where astronauts undergo rigorous training and simulations to prepare for space missions. These facilities provide environments that simulate the conditions of space, including zero gravity, vacuum chambers, and underwater training for extravehicular activities. Prominent training facilities include NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Germany, and Russia’s Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.
Each of these locations plays a critical role in advancing our understanding of space, fostering international collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of human achievement. Explore them using the images below.

Explore the TsNIIMash, Russia’s premier space research center, known for pioneering achievements like Sputnik 1 and Vostok 1.

Explore NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the heart of human spaceflight operations, home to mission control, training, and key space missions.

Explore the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, home to iconic aircraft and spacecraft, interactive exhibits, and educational programs.

Located on the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, this museum includes the Space Shuttle Pavilion, which houses the Space Shuttle Enterprise.

Part of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), ISITE is responsible for the integration and testing of Indian satellites.
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