Indian Astronomical Observatory

Hanle Observatory (Indian Astronomical Observatory)

Explore the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, India, a high-altitude research facility advancing astronomical studies.

Subaru Telescope (Hawaii)

The Subaru Telescope in Mauna Kea.

Explore the Subaru Telescope’s role in advancing astronomical research with its cutting-edge facilities on Mauna Kea, Hawaii.

Very Large Telescope (VLT)

The four Unit Telescopes that form the VLT together with the four Auxiliary Telescopes (VST at right)

Explore the Very Large Telescope’s contributions to astronomy, its advanced facilities in the Atacama Desert, and its role in discoveries.

Mauna Kea Observatories

Sunset at Maunakea Kea Observatories

Explore the Mauna Kea Observatories, a premier research site in Hawaii known for groundbreaking discoveries and advanced facilities.

Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

Launch locations: Tanegashima Space Center

Managed by JAXA, this location is Japan’s largest rocket-launch complex and is used for launching H-IIA and H-IIB rockets.

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

A Soyuz rocket is erected into position at the Baikonur Cosmodrome's Pad 1/5 (Gagarin's Start) on 24 March 2009.

The world’s first and largest operational space launch facility. It is the launch site for Soyuz missions to the International Space Station.

Jason-1 Satellite

Jason-1 Satellite - Spacecraft & Space Vehicles - France / ESA

Discover the Jason-1 satellite, a groundbreaking mission that revolutionized our understanding of global sea level rise and ocean dynamics.

Rosetta Spacecraft

Rosetta Spacecraft - Spacecraft & Space Vehicles - France / ESA

Explore the remarkable journey of the Rosetta spacecraft, a pioneering mission that revolutionized our understanding of comets.

Spot Satellite

Spot Satellite - Spacecraft & Space Vehicles - France / ESA

Discover the SPOT satellite series, France’s premier Earth observation satellites, renowned for their high-resolution imaging capabilities.

XPoSat Satellite

XPoSat Satellite - Spacecraft & Space Vehicles - India

Explore XPoSat, India’s pioneering X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, unlocking the secrets of the universe’s most energetic phenomena.

AstroSat Satellite

AstroSat Satellite - Spacecraft & Space Vehicles - India

Explore AstroSat, India’s first multi-wavelength space observatory satellite, revolutionizing our understanding of high-energy phenomena.

The AstroSat Program

The AstroSat Program - Spacecraft, Programs & Missions - India

Explore India’s AstroSat program, a pioneering space observatory mission dedicated to studying celestial objects in multiple wavelengths.

All The Apollo Missions In Order

Space Programs: NASA - Apollo.

Explore all the Apollo missions, their goals, spacecraft, and how they fared. The complete list including Apollo 11, 13, and 17.

The Apollo 17 Mission

The Apollo 17 Mission - Spacecraft & Space Programs Database

Explore the final Apollo mission, Apollo 17, which conducted groundbreaking scientific research on the Moon’s surface.

The Apollo 11 Mission

The Apollo 11 Mission - Spacecraft & Space Programs Database

Explore the historic Apollo 11 mission, humanity’s first crewed lunar landing, marking a monumental achievement in space exploration.

Apollo Lunar Rover

Apollo Lunar Rover - Spacecraft & Vehicles Database

Explore the innovative Apollo Lunar Rover, a pioneering electric vehicle that revolutionized lunar exploration during the Apollo missions.

Saturn V Rocket

Saturn V Rocket - Spacecraft Liquid Fuel Propulsion - United States

Discover the legacy of the Saturn V, the iconic rocket that enabled crewed lunar exploration during the Apollo program.

The Apollo 13 Mission

The Apollo 13 Mission - Spacecraft & Space Programs Database

Learn about the Apollo 13 mission, intended to be the third crewed lunar landing mission in the Apollo program.

The Aditya-L1Program

The Aditya-L1 Program - Spacecraft & Missions - India

Explore India’s Aditya-L1 space program, focused on solar research and space weather prediction and enhancing our understanding of the Sun.

Mangalyaan Mars Probe

Mangalyaan Mars Probe - Spacecraft & Vehicles - India

Explore the Mangalyaan spacecraft’s journey to Mars, India’s historic Mars Orbiter Mission, revealing key discoveries.

Chandrayaan Rover or Pragyan

Chandrayaan Rover or Pragyan - Spacecraft & Vehicles - India

Explore the Chandrayaan Rover, Pragyan, India’s first lunar rover designed for scientific exploration and analysis of the Moon’s surface.

Chandrayaan-2 Lunar Probe

Chandrayaan-2 Lunar Probe - Spacecraft & Vehicles - India

Discover Chandrayaan-2, India’s ambitious lunar exploration mission, aimed at studying the Moon’s surface and composition.

Chandrayaan-1 Lunar Probe

Chandrayaan-1 Lunar Probe - Spacecraft & Vehicles - India

Explore the Chandrayaan-1 lunar probe, India’s pioneering mission to study the Moon’s surface and composition, making vital discoveries.

The Chandrayaan Program

The Chandrayaan Program - Spacecraft & Missions - India

Explore India’s Chandrayaan Program, a pioneering initiative in lunar exploration, uncovering the mysteries of the Moon’s composition.

CASSIOPE Satellites

CASSIOPE Satellites - Defense Spacecraft - Canada

Explore the Cassiope satellites, Canadian spacecraft pioneers in ionospheric research and space weather monitoring.

The Canadian Space Program

The Canadian Space Program - Spacecraft & Missions - Canada

Explore the rich history and achievements of the Canadian Space Program, from pioneering robotics in space to advancing Earth observation.

Anik Satellite

Anik Satellite - Satellites & Spacecraft - Canada

Discover the Anik satellite series, a cornerstone of Canadian telecommunications providing reliable communication since the 1970s,

CanX Satellite Series

CanX Satellite Series - Satellites & Spacecraft - Canada

Explore the CanX Satellite series, a constellation of Canadian nanosatellites developed by the University of Toronto.

NEOSat Satellite

NEOSat Satellite - Satellites & Spacecraft - Canada

Explore NEOSat, Canada’s Near-Earth Object Surveillance Satellite, launched in 2013 to detect and track asteroids and comets.

SCISAT-1 Satellite

SCISAT-1 Satellite - Satellites & Spacecraft - Canada

Discover SCISAT-1, Canada’s Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment satellite, dedicated to studying Earth’s atmosphere’s chemical composition.

MOST Telescope Spacecraft

MOST Telescope Spacecraft - Satellites & Spacecraft - Canada

Explore the MOST spacecraft, Canada’s pioneering space telescope dedicated to studying stellar variability and exoplanets.

RADARSAT Constellation

RADARSAT Constellation - Satellites & Spacecraft - Canada

Discover the RADARSAT Constellation, Canada’s trio of Earth observation satellites, providing high-resolution radar imagery.

ISIS 1 & 2 Satellites

ISIS 1 & 2 Satellites - Spacecraft & Vehicles Database - Canada

The International Satellites for Ionospheric Studies (ISIS) 1 and 2 were a pair of scientific satellites launched in 1969 and 1971.

Alouette I Satellite

Alouette I Satellite - Defense Spacecraft - Canada

Learn about Canada’s pioneering satellite mission, Alouette I, which revolutionized our understanding of the ionosphere.

Zenit Reconnaissance Satellite

Zenit Reconnaissance Satellite - Defense Spacecraft - USSR/Russia

Explore the history and significance of the Zenit satellites, key players in Cold War reconnaissance. Learn about their design and missions.

Juno I Rocket

Juno I Rocket - Spacecraft Liquid Fuel Propulsion - United States

Discover the historic significance of the Juno I rocket, the launch vehicle that propelled the United States into the space age.

Zenit Rocket Family

Zenit Rocket Family - Spacecraft Propulsion - Liquid Fuel - Russia

Explore the versatile Zenit rocket family, a cornerstone of space launch capabilities with a legacy dating back to the Cold War era.

Fobos-Grunt Spacecraft

Fobos-Grunt Spacecraft - Asteroid Sample Return Database - Japan

Discover the ill-fated Fobos-Grunt spacecraft, designed in the Soviet Union to collect samples from the Martian moon Phobos.

Molniya Rocket

Molniya Rocket - Spacecraft Propulsion - USSR / Russia

Explore the legacy of the Molniya rocket, a versatile launch vehicle that played a pivotal role in Soviet space exploration.