Featured Space Programs
A space program is an organized effort, typically led by a government agency, private company, or international organization, aimed at exploring, utilizing, or conducting research in space. Discover the fascinating world of space programs, from historic milestones to cutting-edge missions, and explore the objectives, achievements, and future plans of space agencies worldwide. See All Space Programs >
Exploring The Galaxy
See all missions to the inner solar system, outer solar system, and beyond.
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The Moon: Humanity’s First Destination Beyond Earth
Journey through the history of lunar exploration, from Apollo missions to modern probes that have mapped and studied our Moon’s surface.
Mars: The Red Planet and Its Robotic Explorers
Discover Mars through missions like Curiosity, Perseverance, and the upcoming Mars Sample Return, which have been studying the landscape.
Pluto and Beyond: New Horizons in the Kuiper Belt
Follow New Horizons, the first spacecraft to visit Pluto, and learn about its findings on this icy dwarf planet and other Kuiper Belt objects.
The Asteroid Belt: Missions to the Rocky Remnants of the Solar System
Delve into the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter, where missions like Dawn and OSIRIS-REx have explored asteroids and returned samples.
Space Stations
Delve into humanity’s celestial outposts, where astronauts conduct experiments, live, and work in microgravity, fostering international collaboration and space exploration.
International Space Station
Explore the International Space Station, humanity’s orbiting laboratory in space. Learn about its missions, research, and collaboration.
Salyut 1
Learn about Salyut 1, the first space station in history, launched by the Soviet Union in 1971. Explore its design and mission objectives.
Skylab
Explore Skylab, America’s first space station, launched by NASA in 1973. Learn about its design, mission objectives, and contributions.
Mir
Discover Mir, the iconic Soviet/Russian space station that hosted continuous human presence in orbit for over 15 years.
Tiangong Space Station
Explore the Tiangong Space Station, China’s ambitious endeavor in space exploration. Learn about its design and mission objectives.
Lunar Gateway (Planned)
Learn about the Lunar Gateway, NASA’s space station in lunar orbit, enabling sustained human presence around the Moon.
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All About The Orlan Space Suit: The Russian EVA
The Orlan space suit is a series of Russian-made extravehicular activity (EVA) suits first introduced in the 1970s for spacewalks.
What Is The Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)?
Explore the EMU, NASA’s state-of-the-art spacesuit designed for extravehicular activities (EVAs) in microgravity environments.
All the ISS Modules and How They Are Used
The ISS is built from interconnected modules contributed by various countries. Learn more about each of them and their purpose.
The Nedelin Catastrophe: One Of The Worst Disasters in Space Exploration
The Nedelin Catastrophe from 1960 resulted in the deaths of over 100 military personnel, engineers, and technicians. What caused it?
How Big Is The Starship? A Look Into SpaceX’s Sizes
SpaceX’s Starship stands out as a behemoth in the realm of space exploration. But how big is it? And how does it compare to other rockets?
Satellites & Orbiters
Explore the universe’s secrets with artificial moons orbiting Earth, enabling communication, navigation, and scientific observation from above.
Sputnik 1
Explore Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite that ignited the space age. Learn about its historic mission, design, and impact.
Sputnik 2
Explore Sputnik 2, the historic spacecraft that carried the first living creature into space, and learn about its mission and design.
Astérix Satellite
Explore Astérix, France’s first independent satellite launched into Earth’s orbit, including its historic mission, design, and contributions.
CubeSat
Discover CubeSats, miniature satellites revolutionizing space exploration with their versatility and affordability.
Explorer 1
Explore Explorer 1, America’s first satellite in Earth’s orbit. Learn about its historic mission, design, and groundbreaking discoveries.
Voyager 1
Discover Voyager 1, the iconic spacecraft exploring the depths of interstellar space. Learn about its historic mission and discoveries.