Iconic Missions
From daring Moon walks to Martian adventures — missions that shaped the destiny of space exploration.
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Tracing humanity's journey from the first rocket launch to the boundless frontier of interstellar dreams.
Every step beyond our planet has reshaped our understanding of the cosmos.
The Soviet Union launches the first artificial satellite, marking humanity’s entry into space.
Vostok 1 carries the first human into orbit, as Gagarin becomes a symbol of human achievement.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the Moon, forever changing the course of exploration.
A global collaboration begins in low-Earth orbit, fostering peace and science among nations.
NASA’s Mars rover lands in Gale Crater, uncovering evidence of ancient water and life potential.
The most powerful telescope ever built begins unfolding the secrets of the early universe.
From daring Moon walks to Martian adventures — missions that shaped the destiny of space exploration.
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The brave pioneers who turned the impossible into human triumphs.
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First human to journey into outer space and first to orbit the Earth, cementing his status as the original "Starman" and a pivotal figure of the Space Race.
First human to set foot on the Moon and commander of the Apollo 11 mission; also commanded Gemini 8, performing the first successful docking of two spacecraft in orbit.
First Indian-American woman in space and a key mission specialist on two Space Shuttle missions, STS-87 and the ill-fated scientific mission STS-107.
First Canadian to command the ISS, first Canadian to walk in space, and the "Singing Astronaut" who popularized life in orbit through social media and the first music video recorded in space.
First woman to command the ISS, record holder for cumulative spacewalk time by a woman and a veteran of three long-duration ISS missions.
First Indian citizen to travel to space, where he spent nearly eight days aboard the Salyut 7 space station and conducted experiments, including remote-sensing and zero-gravity yoga.
Engineering marvels that enable humanity to reach for the stars.
Autonomous systems guiding spacecraft across millions of kilometers with precision.
Transmitting whispers across the void with near-light-speed signals.
Revolutionizing access to space through sustainable, cost-efficient launches.
Connecting our planet — and soon, others — through constellations in orbit.
Humanity stands on the threshold of interplanetary civilization.
Building sustainable habitats on the red planet — the next home for humankind.
Concept ships like Breakthrough Starshot aim to reach Alpha Centauri within our lifetime.
Harvesting space resources to fuel expansion beyond Earth’s cradle.
From black holes to exoplanets — the future belongs to the curious.