Spacecraft & Vehicles

Development and Research Centers

Development and research centers are dedicated facilities focused on the development, testing, and research of space technologies. These centers work on designing new spacecraft, improving propulsion systems, and developing advanced materials and electronics for space applications. Notable centers include NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), and the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.

SpaceX Headquarters

Explore SpaceX Headquarters and Development Facility in Hawthorne, CA, the home of groundbreaking Falcon rockets and Starship.

Checkpoint NII-88 (TsNIIMash) on Pioneer Street, in 2011.

TsNIIMash Institute of Machine Building

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

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

Discover the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO’s hub for satellite launch vehicle development, known for key missions like Mangalyaan.

MetOp-C's payload module being lowered into Large Space Simulator, 2017.

European Space Research and Technology Centre

Explore NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a leader in space exploration and innovation, known for pioneering missions.

Members of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

Explore NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a leader in space exploration and innovation, known for pioneering missions.

More Space Exploration Locations

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.