Apr 17, 2026 · Starting in the early 1970s, a series of Soviet (Russian from December 1991) space stations, the U.S. Skylab station, and numerous space shuttle flights provided Earth-orbiting bases …

While the observation of objects in space, known as astronomy, predates reliable recorded history, it was the development of large and relatively efficient rockets during the mid-twentieth century that …

During the time that has passed since the launching of the first artificial satellite in 1957, astronauts have traveled to the moon, probes have explored the solar system, and instruments in space have …

Humans have always looked up into the night sky and dreamed about space. In the latter half of the 20th century, rockets were developed that were powerful enough to overcome the force of gravity to reach …

Jan 28, 1986 · Space exploration remains one of the greatest technological advances in human history. Learn about the Apollo missions, the Space Shuttles Columbia and Challenger, Neil Armstrong and …

4 days ago · Discover the history of NASA, see what's new at the NASA History Office, and dig into NASA's archives and other historical research resources.

Jul 30, 2023 · History of Space Exploration takes us on a thrilling journey from the beginnings of rocket technology, through the competitive strides of the Space Race, to the era of space probes and rovers …