Space Missions
We're lucky to live in a time when space exploration is on the rise. Private companies like SpaceX have sent so many satellites into space that a rocket launch has become almost a trivial event. There are many exciting upcoming missions to our Moon, the planets, and asteroids. Astronomers launch huge telescopes into space that may uncover mind-blowing secrets about the Universe itself. Here, you'll learn about noteworthy space missions of the future and the past.
Starlink Tracker: How to Find Starlink Satellites Tonight
Learn how to find Starlink satellites from your location tonight and check the upcoming Starlink launches.
Felicette, the First Cat in Space: How the World Almost Forgot the Feline Astronaut
63 years ago, France sent a stray cat into space. Learn the sad story behind the great space journey of the only cat in space!
Space Mining: Exploring Resources Beyond Earth
What resources can be mined in space? How much are asteroids worth? Find the answers in this infographic!
Yorick the Monkey: The Forgotten Pioneer of Spaceflight
Alas, poor Yorick! Meet the forgotten rhesus monkey who became the first primate to survive a rocket flight.
Relax, It's Not Aliens: Man-Made Things Mistaken for UFOs
Saw a weird thing in the sky? Learn what common objects are often mistaken for UFOs — from Starlink to drones.
What Are Artificial Satellites? Uses, Examples, and How to Spot Them in the Sky
Thousands of satellites orbit Earth right now. Learn how they work, what they do, and how you can spot them in the sky with the naked eye.
April 12: Anniversary of the First Human Space Flight
Why is April 12 celebrated worldwide? Discover how Yuri Gagarin’s 1961 flight changed history, why the International Day of Human Space Flight matters, and how astronauts train today.
65th Anniversary of the First Human Space Flight
Explore the story of Yuri Gagarin’s historic spaceflight and another major event in space history that took place on April 12.
Mir Space Station – From Its 1986 Launch to 2001 Deorbiting
Learn the story of Mir – the world’s first modular space station – and what it achieved in orbit.
Interesting Facts About the ISS
Only 7% of people can answer all the questions of this quiz correctly. Think you can become one of them?