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.
How to See Starlink Satellite Train 2023
Learn how to see Starlink satellites in the sky from your location and get info on the upcoming Starlink launches.
April 12: Anniversary of the First Manned Space Flight
On April 12, we celebrate the anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Learn more about modern astronauts and space missions!
Quiz: Tiangong Space Station 🛰️🇨🇳
Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) is China’s new space station, which was completed in late 2022. Take this quiz to learn many interesting facts about the Tiangong space station, including: - How big it is compared to the ISS; - How quickly it was assembled; - How many people it can host; - And many more! Let’s see how many answers you can get right!
The Problem of Space Junk — How We Block Our Way Into Space
A berry-size piece of debris can damage or even destroy a spacecraft. Learn more about space junk: what it is, what people left in space, and how we can get rid of it.
Interesting Facts About the ISS
How many people live on the ISS? Where do they get oxygen and electricity? Which country has never visited the station? Take this quiz to get answers to these and many other questions and test your knowledge about the International Space Station.
NASA Launches Lucy!
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft launches soon. It will study the asteroids in the orbit of Jupiter and help us learn more about the evolution of the Solar System.
Most Famous Spacecraft in History
Over the past half century, scientists have sent numerous probes and satellites into space. Many of them – like Sputnik 1, Apollo 11, and Hubble – became famous even among ordinary people because of their breakthrough achievements. In this quiz, you'll need to guess famous spacecraft from their silhouettes and description. Take the quiz and see how many of them you can guess correctly!
60th Anniversary of the First Human Space Flight
In today’s article, we’ll talk about the flight of Yuri Gagarin and remember another important event that also happened on April 12.
How Much Do You Know About Satellites?
Our planet is orbited by all kinds of artificial satellites that provide communications and navigation services, make scientific observations, and perform many other tasks. How many satellites are there in the orbit? Where do they go at the end of their operational life? Take this quiz to get answers to these and other popular questions about human-made satellites.