Orel Spacecraft
Explore the cutting-edge Orel spacecraft, Russia’s next-generation crewed vehicle for space exploration and learn about its design and missions.
The complete database of
Experimental Spacecraft
Experimental spacecraft are cutting-edge machines designed to test new technologies, concepts, or capabilities in space. These craft push the boundaries of what’s possible, whether it’s advanced propulsion systems, reusable designs like SpaceX’s Starship, or futuristic ideas like solar sails and autonomous navigation. Let’s push the boundaries of space technology with prototypes and experimental missions, testing new concepts and technologies to pave the way for future exploration and discovery.
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Prototypes and
Technology Demonstrators
Prototypes and technology demonstrators are spacecraft built to test and prove new technologies or designs in real space conditions. Prototypes are early versions of spacecraft, serving as test models before full-scale production or missions. Technology demonstrators, on the other hand, are specifically created to showcase and validate cutting-edge systems, like new propulsion methods, robotics, or communication technologies. These missions reduce risks for future projects by showing that the innovations work as intended, paving the way for more advanced and reliable space exploration.
Boeing Starliner Capsule
Discover the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, NASA’s next-generation crewed vehicle for space exploration, and learn about its design.
Gaganyaan Spacecraft
Explore Gaganyaan, India’s first crewed spacecraft, showcasing the nation’s technological prowess and ambitions in space exploration.
Mengzhou Spacecraft
Explore Mengzhou, China’s cutting-edge spacecraft, showcasing the nation’s technological prowess and ambitions in crewed space exploration.
Kavoshgar E Rocket
Explore Iran’s ambitious crewed spacecraft, showcasing the nation’s technological advancement and aspirations in space exploration.
H-II Transfer Vehicle
Explore Japan’s H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV), delivering supplies to the International Space Station, and learn about its missions and design.
Boeing X-37 or Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV)
The Boeing X-37 is a cutting-edge spaceplane that conducts classified experiments and tests advanced technologies in space.
ESA SMART-1
Discover SMART-1, ESA’s innovative spacecraft that tested solar-electric propulsion and conducted scientific observations of the Moon.
Spacecraft Concepts
Spacecraft concepts are visionary designs and cutting-edge ideas that push the boundaries of what’s possible in space travel. From revolutionary propulsion systems to innovative spacecraft architectures, explore the next generation of spacecraft concepts that could shape the future of humanity’s journey beyond Earth.
Prometheus Spacecraft (Concept)
The Prometheus spacecraft was designed to unlock the secrets of the universe through advanced propulsion and cutting-edge instruments.
Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar (Concept)
Explore the legacy of the Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar, a pioneering spaceplane project that paved the way for future advancements in aerospace tech.
Rockwell X-30 (Concept)
The Rockwell X-30 was a groundbreaking spaceplane concept that aimed to revolutionize space access with its hypersonic capabilities.