Sputnik 1
Explore Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite that ignited the space age. Learn about its historic mission, design, and impact.
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Orbital Spacecraft
Explore the realm above Earth’s atmosphere with satellites and space stations, facilitating communication, observation, and scientific research.
Satellites & Orbiters
Explore the universe’s secrets with artificial moons orbiting Earth, enabling communication, navigation, and scientific observation from above.
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.
Voyager 2
Explore Voyager 2, the intrepid spacecraft journeying through the outer solar system and beyond. Learn about its mission and discoveries.
Michibiki Satellite System
Discover the Michibiki Satellite System, Japan’s contribution to global navigation. Learn about its role in accuracy and applications.
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.
Russian Orbital Service Station (Planned)
Explore the Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS), a modular space station that will be designed to orbit Earth.
Bharatiya Antariksha Station (Planned)
Explore the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS), India’s upcoming space station project, aimed at scientific research and technology development.