Soviet/Russian Space Missions
Our Guide to Space’s official page on Soviet and Russian space missions
Gateway Foundation Shows off Their Plans for an Enormous Rotating Space Station
The Gateway Foundation is looking to build a rotating space station in orbit. And thanks to Elon Musk and his plans for the BFR, it might just be affordable!
NASA Undeterred by the Threat of Space Radiation
According to a recent statement by members of NASA’s Human Research Program, the threat of radiation will not stop the proposed “Journey to Mars” and other deep-space missions.
Soyuz Launches and Fast Track Docks to ISS with Russian-American Duo
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – A new Russian/American duo has arrived at the International Space Station this morning, April 20, after a six-hour flight following their successful launch aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule on a fast track trajectory to the orbiting outpost.
What is the International Space Station?
In orbit of Earth, at an altitude of between 330 and 435 km (205 and 270 mi), is the International Space Station, the largest artificial satellite and space laboratory in existence.
SpaceX and NASA Confirm Delay of First Crewed Dragon Flight to 2018
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – Launching Americans back to space and the International Space Station (ISS) from American soil on American rockets via NASA’s commercial crew program (CCP) has just suffered another significant but not unexpected delay, with an announcement from NASA that the target date for inaugural crewed flight aboard a SpaceX commercial Crew Dragon has slipped significantly from 2017 to 2018.
How High is Space?
Where our atmosphere ends and space begins has been the subject of debate for some time. But thanks to decades of exploration, we have a working definition.
The New Vostochny Cosmodrome Brings Launches Back To Russian Soil
Russia’s new spaceport, the Vostochny Cosmodrome, will allow Roscosmos, the Russian Space Agency, to conduct the bulk of its launches on home soil.
SpaceX Dragon Carrying New Inflatable Room Captured and Mated to Space Station
A SpaceX commercial cargo freighter jam packed with more than three and a half tons of research experiments, essential crew supplies and a new experimental inflatable habitat reached the International Space Station (ISS) and the gleeful multinational crew of six astronauts and cosmonauts on Sunday, April 10.
SpaceX Dragon Set for ‘Return to Flight’ Launch to ISS Apr. 8 – Watch Live
The SpaceX Dragon is set for its ‘Return to Flight’ mission on Friday, April 8, packed with nearly 7000 pounds (3100 kg) of critical cargo and research experiments bound for the six-man crew working aboard the International Space Station.