Jason-1 Satellite
Discover the Jason-1 satellite, a groundbreaking mission that revolutionized our understanding of global sea level rise and ocean dynamics.
Satellites & Orbiters
Explore the universe’s secrets with artificial moons orbiting Earth, enabling communication, navigation, and scientific observation from above.
Spot Satellite
Discover the SPOT satellite series, France’s premier Earth observation satellites, renowned for their high-resolution imaging capabilities.
XPoSat Satellite
Explore XPoSat, India’s pioneering X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, unlocking the secrets of the universe’s most energetic phenomena.
AstroSat Satellite
Explore AstroSat, India’s first multi-wavelength space observatory satellite, revolutionizing our understanding of high-energy phenomena.
CASSIOPE Satellites
Explore the Cassiope satellites, Canadian spacecraft pioneers in ionospheric research and space weather monitoring.
Anik Satellite
Discover the Anik satellite series, a cornerstone of Canadian telecommunications providing reliable communication since the 1970s,
CanX Satellite Series
Explore the CanX Satellite series, a constellation of Canadian nanosatellites developed by the University of Toronto.
Sapphire Space Surveillance Satellite
Discover Sapphire, Canada’s Space Surveillance Satellite, launched in 2013 to track and monitor objects in Earth’s orbit.
NEOSat Satellite
Explore NEOSat, Canada’s Near-Earth Object Surveillance Satellite, launched in 2013 to detect and track asteroids and comets.
SCISAT-1 Satellite
Discover SCISAT-1, Canada’s Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment satellite, dedicated to studying Earth’s atmosphere’s chemical composition.
MOST Telescope Spacecraft
Explore the MOST spacecraft, Canada’s pioneering space telescope dedicated to studying stellar variability and exoplanets.
RADARSAT Constellation
Discover the RADARSAT Constellation, Canada’s trio of Earth observation satellites, providing high-resolution radar imagery.
ISIS 1 & 2 Satellites
The International Satellites for Ionospheric Studies (ISIS) 1 and 2 were a pair of scientific satellites launched in 1969 and 1971.
Alouette I Satellite
Learn about Canada’s pioneering satellite mission, Alouette I, which revolutionized our understanding of the ionosphere.
Tselina Electronic Intelligence Satellite
Discover the Tselina electronic intelligence satellite, a key player in Cold War espionage. Learn about its impact on intelligence gathering.
Zenit Reconnaissance Satellite
Explore the history and significance of the Zenit satellites, key players in Cold War reconnaissance. Learn about their design and missions.
Foton Spacecraft & Satellite
Explore the Foton spacecraft, a pioneering platform for scientific research in microgravity. Learn about its design and mission objectives.
OMOTENASHI Spacecraft
Explore the OMOTENASHI spacecraft, a collaborative effort by JAXA and international partners to study space weather and its impact on Earth.
Selene / Kaguya Lunar Orbiter
Explore Japan’s first lunar exploration mission with the Hiten Lunar Probe, showcasing the country’s capabilities in space exploration.
Hiten Lunar Probe Spacecraft
Explore Japan’s first lunar exploration mission with the Hiten Lunar Probe, showcasing the country’s capabilities in space exploration.
USA-224 or NROL-49
Learn about USA-224 (NROL-15), a classified reconnaissance satellite operated by the National Reconnaissance Office.
Yaogan Satellite
Discover the role and capabilities of China’s Yaogan satellite series in enhancing national security and defense through advanced technology.
Lacrosse / Onyx Satellites
Advanced reconnaissance satellites equipped with radar imaging technology for all-weather surveillance and intelligence gathering.
KH-11 KENNEN
KH-11 KENNEN is a highly classified reconnaissance satellite providing high-resolution optical imagery for intelligence gathering.
SBIRS (Space-Based Infrared System)
SBIRS is a space-based infrared system providing early warning of missile launches, enhancing national security and defense capabilities.
OSIRIS-REx
OSIRIS-REx is NASA’s spacecraft on a mission to study the asteroid Bennu and return a sample to Earth. Learn about its design and objectives.
ESA SMART-1
Discover SMART-1, ESA’s innovative spacecraft that tested solar-electric propulsion and conducted scientific observations of the Moon.
Viking 2
Explore Viking 2, the pioneering spacecraft that soft-landed on Mars, conducting scientific experiments and providing valuable insights.
Viking 1
Explore the groundbreaking Viking 1 mission, the first spacecraft to successfully land on Mars, conducting scientific experiments.
Advanced Composition Explorer
Explore the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE), a NASA spacecraft studying solar and cosmic particles to better understand space weather.
Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe
Learn about the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), a NASA spacecraft set to explore the outer boundaries of the heliosphere.
Interstellar Boundary Explorer
Explore the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX), a NASA spacecraft mapping the boundary between our solar system and interstellar space.
Pioneer Venus Multiprobe
Discover the Pioneer Venus Multiprobe mission, a groundbreaking effort to explore Venus’s atmosphere and surface.
Pioneer Venus Orbiter
Explore the Pioneer Venus Orbiter, a spacecraft that revolutionized our understanding of Venus’s atmosphere, surface, and ionosphere.
Pioneer 4
Discover Pioneer 4, the first spacecraft to escape Earth’s gravitational pull and travel to lunar vicinity.
Pioneer 3
Explore Pioneer 3, NASA’s early mission to study the space environment around the Moon. Learn about its objectives, design, and contributions.
Pioneer 2
Discover Pioneer 2, NASA’s early mission to study cosmic rays and magnetic fields in space. Learn about its objectives and design.
Pioneer 1
Explore Pioneer 1, NASA’s first spacecraft launched to study the space environment beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Pioneer 0
Learn about Pioneer 0, NASA’s early attempt to explore the Moon with the first lunar flyby mission, its mission objectives, and legacy.
Michibiki Satellite System
Discover the Michibiki Satellite System, Japan’s contribution to global navigation. Learn about its role in accuracy and applications.
Voyager 2
Explore Voyager 2, the intrepid spacecraft journeying through the outer solar system and beyond. Learn about its mission and discoveries.
Voyager 1
Discover Voyager 1, the iconic spacecraft exploring the depths of interstellar space. Learn about its historic mission and discoveries.
Explorer 1
Explore Explorer 1, America’s first satellite in Earth’s orbit. Learn about its historic mission, design, and groundbreaking discoveries.
CubeSat
Discover CubeSats, miniature satellites revolutionizing space exploration with their versatility and affordability.
Astérix Satellite
Explore Astérix, France’s first independent satellite launched into Earth’s orbit, including its historic mission, design, and contributions.
Sputnik 2
Explore Sputnik 2, the historic spacecraft that carried the first living creature into space, and learn about its mission and design.
Sputnik 1
Explore Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite that ignited the space age. Learn about its historic mission, design, and impact.