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Encyclopedia > 2008 in spaceflight

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Image File history File links Gnome_globe_current_event. ... ISS in earth orbit. ... Image File history File links Shuttle. ...

Launches

This is a list of spaceflights launched, or scheduled to be launched in 2008, including the next scheduled launch. ISS in earth orbit. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

Launch Date/Time Rocket Launch
Site
Launch Contractor Payload Operator Orbit Mission/
Function
Re-Entry/
Destruction
Outcome Remarks
11 January, 05:32 GMT Black Brant IX LC-36, White Sands NASA LIDOS NASA/JHU Sub-orbital Ultraviolet astronomy 11 January, 05:42 GMT Successful Apogee: 315 km (196 mi)
15 January, 11:49 GMT Zenit-3SL Ocean Odyssey Sea Launch Thuraya 3 Thuraya GEO Comsat Still in orbit Successful so far
17 January Jericho-3 Palmachim IAF IAF Sub-orbital Missile test 17 January 2008 Successful
18 January, 07:30 GMT Black Brant XII Andøya NASA SCIFER-2 NASA/Cornell/Dartmouth Sub-orbital Ionospheric research 18 January 2008 Successful Apogee: 1,460 km (907 mi)
21 January, 03:45 GMT PSLV-CA FLP, Sriharikota ISRO Polaris (TechSAR) IAI LEO Radar imaging Still in orbit Successful so far
25 January Shaheen-1 Sonmiani PAF PAF Sub-orbital Missile test 25 January 2008 Successful
28 January, 00:18 GMT Proton-M LC-200/39, Baikonur RKA Ekspress AM-33 RSCC GSO Comsat Still in orbit Successful so far
31 January, 19:14 GMT / VS-30-Orion Andøya / DLR/ARR HotPay-2 University of Leeds Sub-orbital Ionospheric research 31 January 2008 Successful Apogee: 380.6 km (237 mi)
January SM-2 White Sands US Navy/MDA ABM US Navy/MDA Sub-orbital ABM test Within 15 minutes of launch Successful
4 February Kavoshgar-1 Semnan IARI INSA Sub-orbital 4 February Successful
5 February, 13:02:54 GMT Soyuz-U LC-1/5, Baikonur RKA Progress M-63 RKA LEO, docked to ISS Resupply ISS Still in orbit Successful so far
6 February, 09:14:40 GMT S-310 Uchinoura JAXA JAXA Sub-orbital Ionosphere research 6 February Successful
7 February, 11:30 GMT VSB-30 Esrange / DLR/ESA / TEXUS-44 DLR/ESA Sub-orbital Microgravity research 7 February Successful Apogee: 264 km (164 mi)
7 February, 19:45:30 GMT Space Shuttle Atlantis LC-39A, Kennedy USA STS-122, 7 astronauts NASA LEO, docked to ISS Manned orbital flight 20 February 2008, 14:07:10 GMT Successful ISS assembly flight
Columbus ESA LEO, attached to ISS ISS component Still in orbit Successful so far
11 February, 11:34 GMT Proton-M LC-200/39, Baikonur ILS Thor-5 Telenor Geosynchronous Comsat Still in orbit Successful so far
21 February, 03:26 GMT SM-3 USS Lake Erie US Navy/MDA ASAT US Navy/MDA Sub-orbital ASAT satellite intercept 21 February, 03:29 GMT Successful Destroyed USA-193 satellite[1]
21 February, 06:15 GMT VSB-30 Esrange / DLR/ESA / TEXUS-45 DLR/ESA Sub-orbital Microgravity research 21 February Successful
23 February, 08:55 GMT H-IIA 2024 Pad Y, Tanegashima MHI WINDS (Kizuna) JAXA/NICT GEO Comsat/Technology development Still in orbit Successful so far
26 February K-15 INS Kalinga Indian Navy Indian Navy Sub-orbital SLBM test 26 February 2008 Successful
9 March, 04:03:07 GMT Ariane 5-ES ELA-3, CSG (Kourou) Arianespace ATV-001 Jules Verne ESA LEO, planned: docked to ISS Test spacecraft, resupply ISS Still in orbit Successful so far Maiden flight of Ariane 5-ES and ATV
11 March, 06:28:14 GMT Space Shuttle Endeavour LC-39A, Kennedy USA STS-123,
7 Astronauts
NASA LEO, Planned: Docked to ISS Manned orbital flight Still in orbit Successful so far ISS assembly flight
JEM-LM JAXA LEO, Planned: attached to ISS ISS component Still in orbit Successful so far First of three components for the JEM
13 March, 09:15-13:15 GMT Atlas V (411) SLC-3E, Vandenberg AFB ULA NRO L-28 (Trumpet) NRO Planned: Molniya ELINT First Atlas V launch from Vandenberg AFB
14 March, 23:18 GMT Proton-M/Breeze-M LC-200/39, Baikonur / ILS AMC-14 SES Americom Planned: Geosynchronous Comsat
15 March, 06:09-06:23 GMT Delta II (7925-9.5) LC-17, Cape Canaveral ULA GPS IIR-19 (M6) US Air Force Planned: MEO Navigation
17 March, 22:49-23:47 GMT Zenit 3SL Ocean Odyssey Sea Launch DirecTV-11 DirecTV Planned: GEO Comsat
25 March, 19:15 GMT Kosmos-3M Plesetsk COSMOS SAR-Lupe 4 KSA, Bundeswehr Planned: Polar LEO Military reconnaissance
March (TBC)[2] Rokot Plesetsk VKS GONETS-M Planned: LEO Comsat
GONETS-M Planned: LEO Comsat
GONETS-M Planned: LEO Comsat
Yubeleiny Planned: LEO Experimental spacecraft
NET: March (TBC) Chimera
(Minuteman/Minotaur II)
LF-06, Vandenberg AFB Orbital Sciences NFIRE 2b target MDA Planned:Sub-orbital NFIRE test
March (TBC)[2] Long March 3A LC-2, Xichang CNSA Beidou CNSA Planned:MEO Navigation
1st Quarter (TBC)[2] Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat Plesetsk Persona
8 April, 11:16:14 GMT Soyuz-FG LC-1, Baikonur RKA Soyuz TMA-12, 3 cosmonauts RKA Planned: LEO, Docked to ISS Manned orbital flight ISS Expedition 17
First South Korean in space
10 April[3] Ariane 5-ECA ELA-3, CSG (Kourou) Arianespace Vinasat-1 VNPT Planned: GSO Comsat First Vietnamese spacecraft
Star One C2 Star One Planned: GSO Comsat
12 April VSB-30 Esrange / SSC/DLR / MASER-11 SSC/ESA Planned: Sub-orbital Microgravity research
14 April Atlas V (421) LC-41, Cape Canaveral ULA ICO G1 ICO Satellite Management Planned: Geosynchronous Mobile communications
15 April Pegasus-XL L-1011, Kwajelein Atoll Orbital C/NOFS Planned: LEO Scientific electrodynamics satellite
18 April, 03:53 GMT PSLV-C Sriharikota ISRO Cartosat 2A[4] ISRO Planned: LEO Remote Sensing
TWSAT[4] ISRO Planned: LEO Remote sensing
CanX-2[5] UTIAS Planned: LEO Technology development[5]
Cute-1.7+APD II[6] Tokyo Institute of Technology Planned: LEO Technology development
Delfi C3[7] Delft University Planned: LEO Technology development
AAUSat-II[8] Aalborg University Planned: LEO Radiation research[8]
COMPASS-1[9] Aachen University Planned: LEO Remote sensing
Technology demonstration
SEEDS-2[10] Nihon University Planned: LEO Technology development
21 April Terrier 70 Wallops Island NASA SubTEC-II NASA Planned: Sub-orbital Technology development
24 April Zenit-3SLB LC-45/1, Baikonur Land Launch AMOS-3 (AMOS-60) Space Communications Ltd Planned: Geosynchronous Comsat First Land Launch contracted launch, maiden flight of Zenit-3SLB
25 April, 20:00-00:00 GMT Polaris Kodiak Island US Air Force FTG-04 MDA Planned:Sub-orbital
26 April, 22:16:02 GMT Soyuz-FG/Fregat LC-31, Baikonur Starsem GIOVE-B ESA Planned: MEO Experimental navigation satellite
April (TBC) Long March 3B CNSA Apstar-6B Planned: GEO Comsat
April (TBC) Long March 3B LC-2, Xichang CNSA Chinasat 9 CNSA Planned:GEO Comsat
April/May (TBC) Proton-M Baikonur ILS Inmarsat 4-F3 Inmarsat Planned: GEO Comsat
April/May (TBC) GSLV Sriharikota ISRO Healthsat Planned: Geosynchronous
TAUVEX Planned: Geosynchronous
14 May Soyuz-U LC-1, Baikonur Cosmodrome RKA Progress M-64 RKA Planned: LEO, Docked to ISS Resupply ISS
15 May Rockot/Briz-KM Plesetsk Eurockot GOCE ESA Planned: LEO Gravity research
16 May, 15:45-16:45 GMT Delta IIH (7920H) LC-17, Cape Canaveral ULA GLAST NASA Planned: LEO Gamma-ray observatory
Study black holes and subatomic particles
25 May, 23:26 GMT Space Shuttle Discovery LC-39A, Kennedy USA STS-124,
7 astronauts
NASA Planned: LEO, docked to ISS Manned Orbital Flight ISS assembly flight
JEM-PM JAXA Planned: LEO, attached to ISS ISS component
May (TBC) PSLV Sriharikota ISRO Anusat Planned: LEO
X-Sat Planned: LEO
May (TBC) Long March 4C LC-1, Taiyuan CNSA FY-3A Weather satellite
May (TBC) Kosmos-3M LC-132, Plesetsk Bissat
15 June Delta II 7320 SLC-2W, Vandenberg AFB ULA Jason-2 NASA Planned: LEO Ocean altimetry
23 June (TBC) ALV X-1 MARS
(Wallops Island)
NASA/ATK Hy-BoLT, SOAREX VI NASA Planned: Sub-orbital Hypersonic boundary layer transition experiment, experimental reentry probes
25 June Atlas V (401) SLC-3W, Vandenberg AFB ULA DMSP-5D3 F18 US Air Force Weather satellite
June (TBC) Delta II (7925-9.5) LC-17, Cape Canaveral ULA GPS IIR-20 US Air Force Planned: MEO Navigation
June (TBC) PSLV-XL ISRO Chandrayaan-1 ISRO Selenocentric Lunar orbiter First Indian lunar spacecraft
Maiden flight of PSLV-XL
June (TBC) Proton-M Baikonur Ekspress-AM44 Satellite Communicatons Organisation Planned: Geosynchronous orbit Comsat
Ekspress-MD1 Satellite Communicatons Organisation Planned: Geosynchronous orbit Comsat
June (TBC) Falcon 1 Omelek SpaceX USAF ORS Planned:LEO
ATSB Planned: LEO
Explorers Celestis Planned: LEO Space burial Includes remains of Astronaut Gordon Cooper, actor James Doohan, writer John Meredyth Lucas, and Apollo mission planner Mareta West.
June (TBC) Tsyklon-3 Plesetsk VKS Koronas-Foton Scientific Satellite Final flight of Tsyklon-3 carrier rocket
June (TBC) Kavoshgar-1 Semnan IARI Omid INSA Planned: LEO Technology demonstration First Iranian satellite launch attempt
2nd Quarter (TBC) Dnepr Dombarovsky ISC Kosmotras RapidEye RapidEye AG Planned: LEO Remote sensing
RapidEye RapidEye AG Planned: LEO Remote sensing
RapidEye RapidEye AG Planned: LEO Remote sensing
RapidEye RapidEye AG Planned: LEO Remote sensing
RapidEye RapidEye AG Planned: LEO Remote sensing
15 July Pegasus-XL L-1011, Kwajelein Atoll Orbital IBEX NASA Planned: LEO
15 July Delta IV-H LC-37B, Cape Canaveral ULA NRO L-26 US National Reconnaissance Office Classified
16 July Delta II (7920) LC-17B, Cape Canaveral ULA/NASA STSS Demo 1 MDA Technology research and development
STSS Demo 2 MDA Technology research and development
25 July Atlas V 421 LC-41, Cape Canaveral ULA WGS-2 US Air Force Planned: GEO Comsat
31 July Ariane 5-ECA ELA-3, CSG (Kourou) Arianespace Herschel ESA Planned: Earth/Sun L2 Scientific infrared research
Planck ESA Planned: Earth/Sun L2 Scientific microwave research
July (TBC) Zenit 3SLB LC-45/1, Baikonur Land Launch Measat 1-R Planned: GEO Comsat
July (TBC) Soyuz-2.1b/Fregat Baikonur Meteor M-1 RKA Planned: SSO Weather satellite
Universitetskiy-Tatyana-2 Planned: SSO
Sterkh-2 Planned: SSO
12 August Soyuz-U LC-1, Baikonur Cosmodrome RKA Progress M-65 RKA Planned: LEO, Docked to ISS Resupply ISS
14 August Minotaur LP-0B, MARS (Wallops Island) OSC TacSat 3 USAF Research Laboratory Planned: LEO Experimental satellite
22 August Delta II (7920) SLC-2W Vandenberg AFB ULA GeoEye 1 (Orbview 5) ORBIMAGE Planned: LEO Earth imaging
28 August Space Shuttle Atlantis LC-39A, Kennedy USA STS-125, 7 Astronauts NASA Planned: LEO Manned Orbital Flight Final Hubble servicing flight
August (TBC) Delta IV M+ (4,2) LC-37B, Cape Canaveral ULA/NASA GOES-O NOAA Planned: Geostationary Weather satellite
August (TBC) Kosmos-3M Plesetsk SAR-Lupe 5 Kommando Strategische Aufklärung, Bundeswehr Planned: Polar LEO Military reconnaissance
August (TBC) Delta IV-M SLC-6, Vandenberg AFB ULA NRO L-25 US National Reconnaissance Office Classified
August (TBC) Long March 2D Jiuquan CNSA FSW-23 SAST/CAST Planned: LEO Recoverable biological research Seed growth experiment
August (TBC) Minuteman III Vandenberg AFB US Air Force GT-194GM US Air Force Planned: Sub-orbital ICBM test
August (TBC) H-IIA Area Y, Tanegashima JAXA GOSAT JAXA Planned: LEO Earth Climate Observation
SDS-1 JAXA Planned: LEO Technology Demonstration
Sohla-1 JAXA Planned: LEO Technology Demonstration
Sprite SAT Tohoku University Planned: LEO Technology Demonstration
Kagayaki Solon Company Planned: LEO Technology Demonstration
PRISM Tokyo University Planned: LEO Technology Demonstration
STARS Kagawa University Planned: LEO Technology Demonstration
KKS-1 Oshima School Planned: LEO Technology Demonstration
11 September Soyuz-U LC-1, Baikonur Cosmodrome RKA Progress M-66 RKA Planned: LEO, Docked to ISS Resupply ISS
September (TBC) Delta II (7925-9.5) LC-17, Cape Canaveral ULA GPS IIR-21 US Air Force Planned: MEO Navigation
September (TBC) Delta IV-M+ (5,4) (9450) LC-37B, Cape Canaveral ULA WGS-3 US Air Force Planned: GEO Comsat
3rd Quarter Ariane 5 CSG (Kourou) Arianespace AMC-21 SES Americom Comsat
12 October Soyuz-FG LC-1/5, Baikonur RKA Soyuz TMA-13 RKA Planned: LEO, docked to ISS Manned orbital flight ISS Expedition 18
12 October (NET) Long March 2F
(CZ-2F)
Jiuquan CASC Shenzhou 7 CASC Planned: LEO Manned Orbital Flight First planned Chinese EVA
16 October Space Shuttle Endeavour LC-39A, Kennedy USA STS-126 NASA Planned: LEO, docked to ISS Manned Orbital Flight ISS resupply flight
Leonardo MPLM NASA/ESA Planned: LEO, docked to ISS Resupply ISS Final flight of Leonardo MPLM
28 October Atlas V (401) LC-41, Cape Canaveral ULA LRO NASA Planned: Selenocentric Lunar orbiter
LCROSS NASA Planned: TLI Lunar impacter
October (TBC) Rockot Plesetsk Eurockot SMOS ESA Planned: SSO Soil research
Proba 2 ESA Planned: SSO Technology demonstration
October (TBC) PSLV Sriharikota ISRO RISAT Planned: LEO
26 November Soyuz-U LC-1, Baikonur Cosmodrome RKA Progress M-67 RKA Planned: LEO, Docked to ISS Resupply ISS
November (TBC) Falcon 1 Omelek SpaceX RazakSat-1 Malaysian Space Agency Planned:LEO
TBD Various (CalPoly) Planned: LEO Assorted CubeSats
November (TBC) Zenit-3M/Fregat-SB LC-45/1, Baikonur GOMS-Elektra 2 Planned: GSO Weather satellite
1 December Atlas V 401 LC-41, Cape Canaveral ULA SDO NASA Planned: GEO Solar research
4 December Space Shuttle Discovery LC-39A, Kennedy USA STS-119 NASA Planned: LEO, docked to ISS Manned Orbital Flight ISS assembly flight
ITS S6 Truss NASA Planned: LEO, attached to ISS ISS component
15 December Taurus Vandenberg AFB Orbital Sciences OCO NASA Planned: LEO Earth Sciences
December (TBC) Vega ELV, CSG (Kourou) Arianespace ESA Planned: LEO Laser research Maiden flight of Vega rocket
PW-Sat Planned: LEO Solar sail
TBD TBD Planned: LEO Cubesats
4th Quarter Proton Baikonur ILS Ciel-2 Ciel Planned: GEO Comsat First Ciel satellite launch[11]
4th Quarter (TBC) Falcon 9 LC-40, Cape Canaveral SpaceX DemoSat SpaceX/MDA/NASA/US Air Force Test rocket Planned: LEO Maiden flight of Falcon 9
TBD Dnepr Dombarovsky ISC Kosmotras THEOS GISTDA Planned: SSO Remote sensing
TBD Soyuz-U Baikonur Cosmodrome Liana Russian Federal Space Agency Radio astronomy
TBD Long March 2D Jiuquan CNSA Shi Jian 9 CASC Planned: LEO Scientific research
TBD Kosmos-3M LC-132,Plesetsk Parus MO RF Planned: LEO Reconnaissance
Sterkh Planned: LEO
TBD Start-1 EROS-C IAI Planned: LEO Imaging satellite
TBD[2] Kosmos-3M LC-107, Kapustin Yar COSMOS Orbcomm (S/N TBC) Orbcomm Planned: LEO Comsat
Orbcomm (S/N TBC) Orbcomm Planned: LEO Comsat
Orbcomm (S/N TBC) Orbcomm Planned: LEO Comsat
Orbcomm (S/N TBC) Orbcomm Planned: LEO Comsat
Orbcomm (S/N TBC) Orbcomm Planned: LEO Comsat
Orbcomm (S/N TBC) Orbcomm Planned: LEO Comsat
UGATUSAT Planned: LEO
TBD Zenit-3SL Ocean Odyssey Sea Launch Echostar 11 Echostar Planned: GEO Comsat
TBD Zenit-3M/Fregat Baikonur RKA RadioAstron RKA
TBD Strela Kondor-E Planned: LEO
TBD Delta II (7920) SLC-2W, Vandenberg AFB ULA/NASA STSS ARR US Air Force/NASA Technology research and development
TBD Delta II (7420-10) SLC-2W, Vandenberg AFB ULA COSMO-3 Italian government, ASI, CONAE[12] SSO Earth imaging/reconnaissance
TBD Ariane 5 ELA-3, CSG (Kourou) Arianespace Superbird 7 Planned: GEO Comsat
Turksat 3A Planned: GEO Comsat
TBD Zenit-3SL Ocean Odyssey Sea Launch Galaxy 18 Planned: GEO Comsat
TBD Long March 2C LC-2, Xichang CNSA HJ-1A Planned: SSO Remote Sensing
HJ-1B Planned: SSO Remote Sensing

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Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Andøya Rocket Range is the designation of a rocket launch site on Andøya island (the northernmost in the VesterÃ¥len archipelago) in northern Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... The acronym DLR may stand for Rock singer David Lee Roth Disneyland Resort Docklands Light Railway German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) Deutsche Luft-Reederei, the first German airline, became part of the Deutsche Lufthansa in 1926 This page concerning a three letter acronym is a... Andøya Rocket Range is the designation of a rocket launch site on Andøya island (the northernmost in the VesterÃ¥len archipelago) in northern Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... The University of Leeds is a major teaching and research university, one of the largest in the United Kingdom with over 32,000 full-time students. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... Relationship of the atmosphere and ionosphere The ionosphere is the uppermost part of the atmosphere, distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about several astronomical terms (apogee & perigee, aphelion & perihelion, generic equivalents based on apsis, and related but rarer terms. ... “km” redirects here. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... RIM-66 / RIM-67 Standard Missile The Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) is the Navy’s primary surface-to-air fleet defense weapon. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), formerly known as the White Sands Proving Grounds, is located in Otero County, New Mexico, mostly in the Tularosa Basin, a valley between the Organ Mountains, San Andres Mountains and the Sacramento Mountains of the U.S. state of New Mexico, it includes the northern... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... MDA is an abbreviation for Moldova (its ISO 3166-1 three-letter country code); two organizations in the U.S.: the Muscular Dystrophy Association; the Missile Defense Agency, an agency of the Department of Defense; various computing terms: the OMGs model-driven architecture; Monochrome Display Adapter, a computer display... ABM is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings: ABM Industries Incorporated, an American company Activity-based management, a method of using activity-based costing and value chain analysis to improve strategic and operational decisions Agent based model, a specific individual based computational model for computer simulation Air Battle Manager... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... MDA is an abbreviation for Moldova (its ISO 3166-1 three-letter country code); two organizations in the U.S.: the Muscular Dystrophy Association; the Missile Defense Agency, an agency of the Department of Defense; various computing terms: the OMGs model-driven architecture; Monochrome Display Adapter, a computer display... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... ABM is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings: ABM Industries Incorporated, an American company Activity-based management, a method of using activity-based costing and value chain analysis to improve strategic and operational decisions Agent based model, a specific individual based computational model for computer simulation Air Battle Manager... is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Iran. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Iran. ... Semnan may refer to: Semnan province Semnan (city) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Iran. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Soyuz-U or 11A511U rocket in the Soviet rocket designation series was a version of the Soyuz launch vehicle first introduced in 1973. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... ISS Progress cargo spacecraft The Progress is a Russian expendable freighter spacecraft. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... S-310 is the designation of a Japanese sounding rocket. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... M-V rocket at the Uchinoura Space Center (Febr. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... The Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) is Japans aerospace agency. ... The Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) is Japans aerospace agency. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... VSB-30 is the designation of a Brazilian sounding rocket, which replaced the Skylark rocket at Esrange. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Esrange, the European Space and Sounding Rocket Range, is a rocket range and research center located outside the town of Kiruna in northern Sweden at 67°5338 N and 21°0625 E. It is a base for atmospheric research with balloons, investigation of the aurora borealis, and rocket... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The acronym DLR may stand for Rock singer David Lee Roth Disneyland Resort Docklands Light Railway German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) Deutsche Luft-Reederei, the first German airline, became part of the Deutsche Lufthansa in 1926 This page concerning a three letter acronym is a... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The acronym DLR may stand for Rock singer David Lee Roth Disneyland Resort Docklands Light Railway German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) Deutsche Luft-Reederei, the first German airline, became part of the Deutsche Lufthansa in 1926 This page concerning a three letter acronym is a... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... Astronauts on the International Space Station display an example of weightlessness Weightlessness is the experience (by people and objects) during freefall, of having no weight. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about several astronomical terms (apogee & perigee, aphelion & perihelion, generic equivalents based on apsis, and related but rarer terms. ... “km” redirects here. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article is about the space vehicle. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-104) is one of the fleet of space shuttles belonging to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Launch Complex 39 is a large site and a collection of facilities at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island in Florida, USA, originally built for Apollo program, and later modified to support Space Shuttle operations. ... Merritt Island and Kennedy Space Center (shown in white). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... STS-122 is the next NASA Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS). ... For other uses, see Astronaut (disambiguation). ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... ISS redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Nations. ... Computer generated model of Columbus on the station Columbus at Kennedy Space Center Columbus is a science laboratory designed to be a part of the International Space Station (ISS). ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS redirects here. ... is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Proton (Прото́н) rocket (formal designation: UR-500, also known as D-1/ D-1e or SL-12/SL-13) is a Russian unmanned space vehicle design, first launched in 1965. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Nations. ... International Launch Services (or ILS)is a partnership between American defense contractor Lockheed Martin, and the Russian firm, Khrunichev, and RSC Energia for the purpose of co-marketing their respective rocket launch services. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Telenor (OSE: TEL, NASDAQ: TELN) is the incumbent telecommunications company in Norway, with headquarters located at Fornebu, close to Oslo. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... RIM-66 Standard missile (SM-2 MR) on a Mk. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... USS Lake Erie (CG-70) is a Ticonderoga-class cruiser in the United States Navy. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... MDA is an abbreviation for Moldova (its ISO 3166-1 three-letter country code); two organizations in the U.S.: the Muscular Dystrophy Association; the Missile Defense Agency, an agency of the Department of Defense; various computing terms: the OMGs model-driven architecture; Monochrome Display Adapter, a computer display... --69. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ... MDA is an abbreviation for Moldova (its ISO 3166-1 three-letter country code); two organizations in the U.S.: the Muscular Dystrophy Association; the Missile Defense Agency, an agency of the Department of Defense; various computing terms: the OMGs model-driven architecture; Monochrome Display Adapter, a computer display... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... --69. ... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... VSB-30 is the designation of a Brazilian sounding rocket, which replaced the Skylark rocket at Esrange. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Esrange, the European Space and Sounding Rocket Range, is a rocket range and research center located outside the town of Kiruna in northern Sweden at 67°5338 N and 21°0625 E. It is a base for atmospheric research with balloons, investigation of the aurora borealis, and rocket... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The acronym DLR may stand for Rock singer David Lee Roth Disneyland Resort Docklands Light Railway German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) Deutsche Luft-Reederei, the first German airline, became part of the Deutsche Lufthansa in 1926 This page concerning a three letter acronym is a... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The acronym DLR may stand for Rock singer David Lee Roth Disneyland Resort Docklands Light Railway German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) Deutsche Luft-Reederei, the first German airline, became part of the Deutsche Lufthansa in 1926 This page concerning a three letter acronym is a... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... Astronauts on the International Space Station display an example of weightlessness Weightlessness is the experience (by people and objects) during freefall, of having no weight. ... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... The H-IIA is a family of liquid-fuelled rockets providing an expendable launch system for the purpose of launching satellites into geostationary orbit. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Yoshinobu Launch Complex (© JAXA) in Tanegashima Tanegashima (Japanese: 種子島) is an island lying to the south of Kyushu, south Japan, and is part of the Kagoshima Prefecture. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... For the 1928 film, see The Wind. ... The Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) is Japans aerospace agency. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... K-15 is a comedy show project, run by three people from Macedonia: Ljupcho Bubo Karov, Vasko Todorov and Branko Ognjanovski. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. ... The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... French M45 SLBM and M51 SLBM Submarine-launched ballistic missiles or SLBMs are ballistic missiles delivering nuclear weapons that are launched from submarines. ... is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 68th day of the year (69th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Ariane 5 mock-up Ariane 5 is a European expendable launch system designed to deliver satellites into geostationary transfer orbit and to send payloads to Low Earth orbit. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The Guiana Space Centre (French: Centre Spatial Guyanais) is a French/European spaceport near Kourou in French Guiana. ... Kourou is a town and commune in French Guiana. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Founded in 1980, Arianespace SA undertakes the production, operation and marketing of the Ariane 4 and Ariane 5 rocket launchers as part of the Ariane programme. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... Ariane 5 mock-up Ariane 5 is a European expendable launch system designed to deliver satellites into geostationary transfer orbit and to send payloads to Low Earth orbit. ... Water tank Fuel tank An Automated Transfer Vehicle or ATV is an unmanned resupply spacecraft developed by the European Space Agency (ESA)[1]. ATVs are designed to supply the International Space Station with propellant, water, air, payload and experiments. ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article is about the space vehicle. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105), is the fifth and final operational NASA space shuttle. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Launch Complex 39 is a large site and a collection of facilities at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island in Florida, USA, originally built for Apollo program, and later modified to support Space Shuttle operations. ... Merritt Island and Kennedy Space Center (shown in white). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... STS-123 is a planned Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which will be flown by Space Shuttle Endeavour. ... For other uses, see Astronaut (disambiguation). ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS redirects here. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Nations. ... ISS JAXA JEM module The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Kibō (希望, Hope) is the Japanese contribution to the International Space Station and is produced by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and is the largest module for the ISS. It consists of 4 components: The Pressurized Module (PM) is the core component. ... The Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) is Japans aerospace agency. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS JAXA JEM module The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Kibō (希望, Hope) is the Japanese contribution to the International Space Station and is produced by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and is the largest module for the ISS. It consists of 4 components: The Pressurized Module (PM) is the core component. ... is the 72nd day of the year (73rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Atlas V is a launch vehicle formerly built by Lockheed Martin and now built by the Lockheed Martin-Boeing joint venture United Launch Alliance in Decatur, Alabama. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Vandenburg Air Force Bases Space Launch Complex 3 (SLC-3) was the first launch platform for the Atlas rocket system. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... TRUMPET is reportedly a codename for a series of ELINT reconnaissance satellites launched by the United States during the 1990s to replace the Jumpseat (satellite) satellites. ... The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is one of the 16 intelligence agencies in the U.S. which designs, builds and operates the reconnaissance satellites of the United States government. ... Molniya orbit is a class of a highly elliptic orbit with inclination of +/-63. ... ELINT stands for ELectronic INTelligence, and refers to intelligence-gathering by use of electronic sensors. ... Atlas V is a launch vehicle formerly built by Lockheed Martin and now built by the Lockheed Martin-Boeing joint venture United Launch Alliance in Decatur, Alabama. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... is the 73rd day of the year (74th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Proton (Прото́н) rocket (formal designation: UR-500, also known as D-1/ D-1e or SL-12/SL-13) is a Russian unmanned space vehicle design, first launched in 1965. ... The Briz-M, also known as the Proton KM, is a Russian orbit insertion booster stage manufactured by Chelomei and used with the Proton rocket. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... International Launch Services (or ILS)is a partnership between American defense contractor Lockheed Martin, and the Russian firm, Khrunichev, and RSC Energia for the purpose of co-marketing their respective rocket launch services. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The USS Condor (AMc-14) was constructed as New Example in 1937 at Tacoma, Washington; Acquired by the U.S. Navy, 28 October 1940 for conversion to a coastal minesweeper; Commissioned as USS Condor (AMc 14), 18 April 1941. ... SES Americom is a major commercial satellite operator based in the United States. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... is the 74th day of the year (75th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The Delta II family of launch vehicles was designed and built by Boeings Integrated Defense Systems division and has been in service since 1989. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... This article is about the area of Florida. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Over fifty GPS satellites such as this NAVSTAR have been launched since 1978. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... Intermediate circular orbit (ICO), also called medium earth orbit (MEO), is used by satellites between the altitudes of low earth orbit (up to 1400 km) and geostationary orbit (ca. ... is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ukraine. ... The Zenit rocket (Ukrainian: Зеніт, Russian: Зени́т; meaning Zenith) is a space launch vehicle manufactured by the Yuzhnoe Design Bureau of Ukraine. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Ocean Odyssey drilling rig publicity photo Ocean Odyssey (Sea Launch) at port The Ocean Odyssey was a self-propelled, semi-submersible drilling rig which was rebuilt as a mobile spacecraft launch platform and is currently used by Sea Launch for equatorial Pacific Ocean launches. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Nations. ... Sea Launch command ship Sea Launch Commander Sea Launch is a spacecraft launch service that uses a mobile sea platform for equatorial launches of commercial payloads on specialized Zenit 3SL rockets. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... DirecTV-11 is one of many satellites currently being built at the Boeing Satellite Development Center (formerly Boeing Satellite Systems). ... A standard DirecTV satellite dish with 1 LNB on a roof DirecTV (trademarked as DIRECTV) is a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service based in El Segundo, California, USA, that transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America except for Mexico. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Cosmos-3M (11K65M) (Russian: Космос-3М) is a Russian space launch vehicle. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Plesetsk (Russian: ) is a Russian village, about 800 km north of Moscow. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... The Ancient and Medieval cosmos as depicted in Peter Apians Cosmographia (Antwerp, 1539). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... The Bundeswehr (German for Federal Defence Force;  ) is the name of the unified armed forces of Germany. ... A polar orbit is an orbit in which a satellite passes above or nearly above both poles of the planet orbiting on each revolution. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Rockot The Rockot (also Rokot) (Russian: ) is a Russian space launch vehicle that can launch a payload of 1,950 kilogrammes into a 200 kilometre high Earth orbit with 63° inclination. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Cyclone-3 rocket launching Meteor-3 satellite (Plesetsk, August 15, 1991) Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport, located about 800 km north of Moscow and south of Arkhangelsk (coordinates vary in different sources, but 62°08′ N 41°01′ E seems plausible). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... The LGM-30 Minuteman is a United States nuclear missile, a land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) (the other type is the LG-118A Peacekeeper, which is to be phased out by 2005). ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... Categories: Stub ... NFIRE is a weapons program at the Missile Defense Agency, a division of the United States Department of Defense. ... The Missile Defense Agency is the section of the United States governments Department of Defense responsible for developing a layered defense against ballistic missiles. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... NFIRE is a weapons program at the Missile Defense Agency, a division of the United States Department of Defense. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... The Long March family of rockets (長征火箭, Chang Zheng) is an expendable launch system designed and operated by the Peoples Republic of China. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... The Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is a Chinese facility approximately 64 km northwest of Xichang City in Sichuan Province. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Peoples_Republic_of_China. ... The Beidou navigation system is a project by the Peoples Republic of China to develop an independent satellite navigation system. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... Intermediate circular orbit (ICO), also called medium earth orbit (MEO), is used by satellites between the altitudes of low earth orbit (up to 1400 km) and geostationary orbit (ca. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... This article is about the carrier rocket. ... Fregat is a rocket stage developed in the NPO im. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Cyclone-3 rocket launching Meteor-3 satellite (Plesetsk, August 15, 1991) Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport, located about 800 km north of Moscow and south of Arkhangelsk (coordinates vary in different sources, but 62°08′ N 41°01′ E seems plausible). ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Soyuz-FG launch vehicle is an improved version of Soyuz-U LV in R-7 family of rockets, designed and constructed by TsSKB-Progress in Samara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... // Sergei Volkov (1) Commander -  Russia Oleg Kononenko (1) Flight Engineer -  Russia Yi So-yeon or Ko San (1) Research Cosmonaut -  Republic of Korea ??? Gennady Padalka Commander -  Russia Maksim Surayev Flight Engineer -  Russia Ko San or Yi So-yeon Research Cosmonaut -  Republic of Korea On December 25, 2006, two candidates, one... U.S. Space Shuttle astronaut Bruce McCandless II using a manned maneuvering unit. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... Expedition 17 is the 17th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). ... For Korea as a whole, see Korea. ... is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Ariane 5 mock-up Ariane 5 is a European expendable launch system designed to deliver satellites into geostationary transfer orbit and to send payloads to Low Earth orbit. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Kourou is a town and commune in French Guiana. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Founded in 1980, Arianespace SA undertakes the production, operation and marketing of the Ariane 4 and Ariane 5 rocket launchers as part of the Ariane programme. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Vietnam. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Star One is a Brazillian communication satellite company. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... is the 102nd day of the year (103rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... VSB-30 is the designation of a Brazilian sounding rocket, which replaced the Skylark rocket at Esrange. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Esrange, the European Space and Sounding Rocket Range, is a rocket range and research center located outside the town of Kiruna in northern Sweden at 67°5338 N and 21°0625 E. It is a base for atmospheric research with balloons, investigation of the aurora borealis, and rocket... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... The acronym DLR may stand for Rock singer David Lee Roth Disneyland Resort Docklands Light Railway German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) Deutsche Luft-Reederei, the first German airline, became part of the Deutsche Lufthansa in 1926 This page concerning a three letter acronym is a... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... A hydrogen radio frequency discharge, the first element inside a hydrogen maser (see description below) A maser is a device that produces coherent electromagnetic waves through amplification due to stimulated emission. ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... Astronauts on the International Space Station display an example of weightlessness Weightlessness is the experience (by people and objects) during freefall, of having no weight. ... is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Atlas V is a launch vehicle formerly built by Lockheed Martin and now built by the Lockheed Martin-Boeing joint venture United Launch Alliance in Decatur, Alabama. ... An aerial view of LC-41. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... ICO Satellite Management, LLC, formerly ICO Global Communications, plans to offer S-band mobile satellite services (MSS) via a satellite in geostationary orbit and auxiliary ground-based relays. ... ICO Satellite Management, LLC, formerly ICO Global Communications, plans to offer S-band mobile satellite services (MSS) via a satellite in geostationary orbit and auxiliary ground-based relays. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... is the 105th day of the year (106th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Pegasus rocket on the ground Pegasus rocket attached to bottom of carrier aircraft The Pegasus rocket is a winged space booster developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital). ... Orbital Sciences Stargazer Lockheed L-1011 The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the third widebody passenger jet airliner to reach the marketplace, following the Boeing 747 jumbo jet and the Douglas DC-10. ... Categories: Stub ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... PSLV or Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ... Sriharikota (also Sriharikote) is a barrier island off the coast of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... Indian Remote Sensing satellites (IRS) are a series of Earth Observation satellites, mostly built, launched and maintained by Indian Space Research Organisation of India as part of the Indian space program. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... The Canadian Advanced Nanospace eXperiment (CanX) program is only Canadian picosatellite program at present. ... The University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies - or UTIAS (pronounced you-TIE-us) as it is commonly referred to - was established in 1949. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... CUTE-1. ... Tokyo Institute of Technology Tokyo Institute of Technology (東京工業大学; Tōkyō Kōgyō Daigaku), often called Tokyo Tech or Tōkōdai (東工大) for short, is the largest institution of higher learning in Japan dedicated to science and technology. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Founded in 1842, the Delft University of Technology, in Delft, the Netherlands, is one of the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive technical universities in the Netherlands, with over 13,000 students and 2,100 scientists (including 200 professors). ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Aalborg University The Aalborg University (Danish: Aalborg Universitet) is a university in Aalborg, Denmark. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... For other uses, see Radiation (disambiguation). ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... Nihon University (日本大学; Nihon Daigaku abbreviated as 日大 Nichidai) is the largest university in Japan. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with RIM-2 Terrier. ... Location of Wallops Island, and NASA Facilites Wallops Island Wallops Island Research Range launch facilities showing location of support facilities and launch pads. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... is the 114th day of the year (115th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Zenit rocket (Ukrainian: Зеніт, Russian: Зени́т; meaning Zenith) is a space launch vehicle manufactured by the Yuzhnoe Design Bureau of Ukraine. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Sea Launch command ship Sea Launch Commander Sea Launch is a spacecraft launch service that uses a mobile sea platform for equatorial launches of commercial payloads on specialized Zenit 3SL rockets. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Sea Launch command ship Sea Launch Commander Sea Launch is a spacecraft launch service that uses a mobile sea platform for equatorial launches of commercial payloads on specialized Zenit 3SL rockets. ... is the 115th day of the year (116th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Polaris A-3 on launch pad in Cape Canaveral The Polaris missile was a submarine-launched, two-stage solid-fuel nuclear-armed ballistic missile (SLBM) built during the Cold War by Lockheed for the United States Navy. ... Kodiak Island is a large island on the south coast of the U.S. state of Alaska, separated from the Alaska mainland by the Shelikof Strait. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... MDA is an abbreviation for Moldova (its ISO 3166-1 three-letter country code); two organizations in the U.S.: the Muscular Dystrophy Association; the Missile Defense Agency, an agency of the Department of Defense; various computing terms: the OMGs model-driven architecture; Monochrome Display Adapter, a computer display... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... is the 116th day of the year (117th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Soyuz-FG launch vehicle is an improved version of Soyuz-U LV in R-7 family of rockets, designed and constructed by TsSKB-Progress in Samara. ... Fregat is a rocket stage developed in the NPO im. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Starsem is a European-Russian company that was created in 1996 to commercialise the Soyuz launcher. ... GIOVE, or Galileo In-Orbit Validation Element is the name for each satellite in a set of two being built to test technology for the Galileo positioning system in orbit. ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... Intermediate circular orbit (ICO), also called medium earth orbit (MEO), is used by satellites between the altitudes of low earth orbit (up to 1400 km) and geostationary orbit (ca. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is a Chinese facility approximately 64 km northwest of Xichang City in Sichuan Province. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... ChinaSat is a family of communications satellites operated by Chinas Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Proton (Прото́н) rocket (formal designation: UR-500, also known as D-1/ D-1e or SL-12/SL-13) is a Russian unmanned space vehicle design, first launched in 1965. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... International Launch Services (or ILS)is a partnership between American defense contractor Lockheed Martin, and the Russian firm, Khrunichev, and RSC Energia for the purpose of co-marketing their respective rocket launch services. ... Inmarsat is an international telecommunications company founded in 1979, originally as an intergovernmental organization. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The GSLV or Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle was developed by India (Indian Space Research Organization) to launch satellites into geostationary orbit. ... Sriharikota (also Sriharikote) is a barrier island off the coast of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... May 14 is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Soyuz-U or 11A511U rocket in the Soviet rocket designation series was a version of the Soyuz launch vehicle first introduced in 1973. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... ISS Progress cargo spacecraft The Progress is a Russian expendable freighter spacecraft. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Rockot The Rockot is a Russian space launch vehicle. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Cyclone-3 rocket launching Meteor-3 satellite (Plesetsk, August 15, 1991) Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport, located about 800 km north of Moscow and south of Arkhangelsk (coordinates vary in different sources, but 62°08′ N 41°01′ E seems plausible). ... Eurockot Launch Services GmbH is a commercial provider of spacecraft launch services. ... ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Gravity is a force of attraction that acts between bodies that have mass. ... is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... The Delta II family of launch vehicles was designed and built by Boeings Integrated Defense Systems division and has been in service since 1989. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST, is a future space-based gamma-ray telescope, designed to explore the high-energy Universe. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... For the music band, see Gamma Ray (band). ... For other uses, see Black hole (disambiguation). ... Helium atom (not to scale) Showing two protons (red), two neutrons (green) and a probability cloud (gray) of two electrons (yellow). ... is the 145th day of the year (146th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... This article is about the space vehicle. ... Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is one of the three currently operational spacecraft in the Space Shuttle fleet of NASA, the space agency of the United States. ... Launch Complex 39 is a large site and a collection of facilities at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island in Florida, USA, originally built for the Apollo program, and later modified to support Space Shuttle operations. ... Merritt Island and Kennedy Space Center (shown in white). ... STS-124 is a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station, planned for April 2008. ... For other uses, see Astronaut (disambiguation). ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS JAXA JEM module The Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Kibō (希望, Hope) is the Japanese contribution to the International Space Station and is produced by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and is the largest module for the ISS. It consists of 4 components: The Pressurized Module (PM) is the core component. ... The Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) is Japans aerospace agency. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS redirects here. ... PSLV or Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ... Sriharikota (also Sriharikote) is a barrier island off the coast of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TSLC) (Chinese: 太原卫星发射中心; pinyin: ) is a Peoples Republic of China space and defence launch facility. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Cosmos-3M (11K65M) (Russian: Космос-3М) is a Russian space launch vehicle. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Cyclone-3 rocket launching Meteor-3 satellite (Plesetsk, August 15, 1991) Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport, located about 800 km north of Moscow and south of Arkhangelsk (coordinates vary in different sources, but 62°08′ N 41°01′ E seems plausible). ... is the 166th day of the year (167th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Delta II family of launch vehicles was designed and built by Boeings Integrated Defense Systems division and has been in service since 1989. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The Jason-2 satellite The Ocean Surface Topography Mission on the Jason-2 satellite (OSTM/Jason-2) will be a follow-on to the Jason mission. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) is a commerical space launch facility located at the southern tip of NASAs Wallops Flight Facility on the Delmarva Peninsula in Virginia. ... Location of Wallops Island, and NASA Facilites Wallops Island Wallops Island Research Range launch facilities showing location of support facilities and launch pads. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... ATK is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, including: ATKingdom, a pornography website Alliant Techsystems, a defense contractor Accessibility Toolkit, part of the GIMP Toolkit development project This page concerning a three-letter acronym or abbreviation is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Atlas V is a launch vehicle formerly built by Lockheed Martin and now built by the Lockheed Martin-Boeing joint venture United Launch Alliance in Decatur, Alabama. ... Vandenburg Air Force Bases Space Launch Complex 3 (SLC-3) was the first launch platform for the Atlas rocket system. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... An artist’s impression showing one of the Block 5D-2 spacecraft in orbit. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... The Delta II family of launch vehicles was designed and built by Boeings Integrated Defense Systems division and has been in service since 1989. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... This article is about the area of Florida. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... Over fifty GPS satellites such as this NAVSTAR have been launched since 1978. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... Intermediate circular orbit (ICO), also called medium earth orbit (MEO), is used by satellites between the altitudes of low earth orbit (up to 1400 km) and geostationary orbit (ca. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... PSLV or Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... Chandrayan I (Chandra=Moon, yan=Ship) is the name for a mission of the Indian space agencies to send an unmanned spacecraft to the Moon which will then take a polar orbit around. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... In astronomy, lunar orbit (also known as a Selenocentric orbit) refers just to the orbit of the Moon around the Earth. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... PSLV or Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Proton (Прото́н) rocket (formal designation: UR-500, also known as D-1/ D-1e or SL-12/SL-13) is a Russian unmanned space vehicle design, first launched in 1965. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Falcon 1 is a partially reusable launch system, designed and manufactured by SpaceX, a space-transportation startup company founded by entrepreneur and PayPal founder Elon Musk to provide commercial launch-to-space services. ... Omelek Island is part of the Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. ... The Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) is a space-transportation startup company whose stated goal is to improve the cost and reliability of access to space ultimately by a factor of ten. It is based in El Segundo, California, USA. SpaceX is developing a family of partially reusable two-stage... Seal of the Air Force. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Jerusalem (Hebrew: Yerushalayim; Arabic: al-Quds; Greek Ιεροσόλυμα; Latin: Hierosolyma) is an ancient Middle Eastern city on the watershed between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea at an elevation of 650-840 metres (about 2000-2500 feet). ... Jerusalem (Hebrew: Yerushalayim; Arabic: al-Quds; Greek Ιεροσόλυμα; Latin: Hierosolyma) is an ancient Middle Eastern city on the watershed between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea at an elevation of 650-840 metres (about 2000-2500 feet). ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Taurus Missile launch (time exposure) Space burial is a burial procedure in which a small sample of the cremated ashes of the deceased are placed in a capsule the size of a tube of lipstick and are launched using a rocket. ... For other uses, see Astronaut (disambiguation). ... Leroy Gordon Gordo Cooper, Jr. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... John Meredyth Lucas (May 1, 1919 - October 19, 2002) was a writer, primarily for television. ... Project Apollo was a series of human spaceflight missions undertaken by the United States of America (NASA) using the Apollo spacecraft and Saturn launch vehicle, conducted during the years 1961 – 1975. ... Mareta West (b. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ukraine. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Plesetsk (Russian: ) is a Russian village, about 800 km north of Moscow. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Iran. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Iran. ... Semnan may refer to: Semnan province Semnan (city) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Iran. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Iran. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... The Dnepr rocket (Ukrainian: ; Russian: ) is a space launch vehicle named after the Dnieper River. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Dombarovskiy is an ICBM-base at 51°0 N. and 58°0 E. in Orenburg Oblast, Russia. ... The International Space Company Kosmotras or ISC Kosmotras is a joint project, established in 1997, of Russia, Ukraine, and the Republic of Kazakhstan. ... RapidEye is a commercial multispectral remote sensing satellite mission being designed and implemented by MDA for RapidEye AG. The RapidEye sensor images five optical bands in the 400-850nm range and provides 6. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... RapidEye is a commercial multispectral remote sensing satellite mission being designed and implemented by MDA for RapidEye AG. The RapidEye sensor images five optical bands in the 400-850nm range and provides 6. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... RapidEye is a commercial multispectral remote sensing satellite mission being designed and implemented by MDA for RapidEye AG. The RapidEye sensor images five optical bands in the 400-850nm range and provides 6. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... RapidEye is a commercial multispectral remote sensing satellite mission being designed and implemented by MDA for RapidEye AG. The RapidEye sensor images five optical bands in the 400-850nm range and provides 6. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... RapidEye is a commercial multispectral remote sensing satellite mission being designed and implemented by MDA for RapidEye AG. The RapidEye sensor images five optical bands in the 400-850nm range and provides 6. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... is the 196th day of the year (197th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Pegasus rocket on the ground Pegasus rocket attached to bottom of carrier aircraft The Pegasus rocket is a winged space booster developed by Orbital Sciences Corporation (Orbital). ... Orbital Sciences Stargazer Lockheed L-1011 The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the third widebody passenger jet airliner to reach the marketplace, following the Boeing 747 jumbo jet and the Douglas DC-10. ... Categories: Stub ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... is the 196th day of the year (197th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that some sections of this article be split into a new article entitled Delta IV launches. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 37 (LC-37) is a launch complex at Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is one of the 16 intelligence agencies in the U.S. which designs, builds and operates the reconnaissance satellites of the United States government. ... is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Delta II family of launch vehicles was designed and built by Boeings Integrated Defense Systems division and has been in service since 1989. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... The Missile Defense Agency is the section of the United States governments Department of Defense responsible for developing a layered defense against ballistic missiles. ... The Missile Defense Agency is the section of the United States governments Department of Defense responsible for developing a layered defense against ballistic missiles. ... is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Atlas V is a launch vehicle formerly built by Lockheed Martin and now built by the Lockheed Martin-Boeing joint venture United Launch Alliance in Decatur, Alabama. ... An aerial view of LC-41. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The Wideband Global SATCOM system (sometimes called the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite system) is a satellite communications system planned for use by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). ... Seal of the Air Force. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ariane 5 mock-up Ariane 5 is a European expendable launch system designed to deliver satellites into geostationary transfer orbit and to send payloads to Low Earth orbit. ... The Guiana Space Centre (French: Centre Spatial Guyanais) is a French/European spaceport near Kourou in French Guiana. ... Kourou is a town and commune in French Guiana. ... Founded in 1980, Arianespace SA undertakes the production, operation and marketing of the Ariane 4 and Ariane 5 rocket launchers as part of the Ariane programme. ... The Herschel Space Observatory is a mission of the European Space Agency. ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... This article is about Earth as a planet. ... Sol redirects here. ... A contour plot of the effective potential (the Hills Surfaces) of a two-body system (the Sun and Earth here), showing the five Lagrange points. ... For other uses, see Infrared (disambiguation). ... WMAP image, unrelated to Planck The Planck Surveyor is the third Medium-Sized Mission (M3) of ESAs Horizon 2000 Scientific Programme. ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... This article is about Earth as a planet. ... Sol redirects here. ... A contour plot of the effective potential (the Hills Surfaces) of a two-body system (the Sun and Earth here), showing the five Lagrange points. ... This article is about the type of Electromagnetic radiation. ... The Zenit rocket (Ukrainian: Зеніт, Russian: Зени́т; meaning Zenith) is a space launch vehicle manufactured by the Yuzhnoe Design Bureau of Ukraine. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Sea Launch command ship Sea Launch Commander Sea Launch is a spacecraft launch service that uses a mobile sea platform for equatorial launches of commercial payloads on specialized Zenit 3SL rockets. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... This article is about the carrier rocket. ... Fregat is a rocket stage developed in the NPO im. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Meteor craft are weather observation satellites launched by the USSR. The Meteor satellites were designed to monitor atmospheric and sea-surface temperatures, humidity, radiation, sea ice conditions, snow-cover, and clouds. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... By analogy with the geosynchronous orbit, a heliosynchronous orbit is a heliocentric orbit of radius 24. ... By analogy with the geosynchronous orbit, a heliosynchronous orbit is a heliocentric orbit of radius 24. ... By analogy with the geosynchronous orbit, a heliosynchronous orbit is a heliocentric orbit of radius 24. ... is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Soyuz-U or 11A511U rocket in the Soviet rocket designation series was a version of the Soyuz launch vehicle first introduced in 1973. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... ISS Progress cargo spacecraft The Progress is a Russian expendable freighter spacecraft. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Minotaur I Rocket is an American solid fuel rocket designed to launch small satellites. ... The Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) is a commerical space launch facility located at the southern tip of NASAs Wallops Flight Facility on the Delmarva Peninsula in Virginia. ... Location of Wallops Island, and NASA Facilites Wallops Island Wallops Island Research Range launch facilities showing location of support facilities and launch pads. ... Categories: Stub ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Delta II family of launch vehicles was designed and built by Boeings Integrated Defense Systems division and has been in service since 1989. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... GeoEye is the worlds largest commercial satellite imagery company, formed in 2006 following the acquisition of Space Imaging by ORBIMAGE. GeoEye provides 1-meter satellite imaging to the public, but it primarily supported by contracts with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agencys Clearview program. ... GeoEye is a space imaging firm based in Dulles, Virginia. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... is the 240th day of the year (241st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the space vehicle. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-104) is one of the fleet of space shuttles belonging to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ... Launch Complex 39 is a large site and a collection of facilities at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island in Florida, USA, originally built for the Apollo program, and later modified to support Space Shuttle operations. ... Merritt Island and Kennedy Space Center (shown in white). ... STS-125 is a planned Space Shuttle mission to be flown by Space Shuttle Atlantis. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a telescope in orbit around the Earth, named after astronomer Edwin Hubble. ... It has been suggested that some sections of this article be split into a new article entitled Delta IV launches. ... The launch of GOES-N atop a Delta IV, from LC-37B Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 37 (LC-37) is a launch complex at Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency of the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere. ... Geostationary orbit A geostationary orbit (GEO) is a geosynchronous orbit directly above the Earths equator (0° latitude), with orbital eccentricity of zero. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Cosmos-3M (11K65M) (Russian: Космос-3М) is a Russian space launch vehicle. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Plesetsk (Russian: ) is a Russian village, about 800 km north of Moscow. ... The Bundeswehr (German for Federal Defence Force;  ) is the name of the unified armed forces of Germany. ... A polar orbit is an orbit in which a satellite passes above or nearly above both poles of the planet orbiting on each revolution. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... It has been suggested that some sections of this article be split into a new article entitled Delta IV launches. ... Space Launch Complex-6 (SLC-6, nicknamed Slick Six) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California was a launch pad and support area designed for the launching of the Titan III in support of the cancelled Manned Orbiting Laboratory and later for the Space Shuttle. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is one of the 16 intelligence agencies in the U.S. which designs, builds and operates the reconnaissance satellites of the United States government. ... CZ-2F rocket A Long March rocket (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is any rocket in a family of expendable launch systems operated by the Peoples Republic of China. ... Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (酒泉卫星发射中心) is a Peoples Republic of China space vehicle launch facility (spaceport) in the Gobi desert in Gansu Province located about 1,600 km from Beijing. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... Time zones of Africa: Striped colours indicate countries observing daylight saving South African Standard Time, or SAST, is a time zone used by all of South Africa, in addition to Lesotho and Swaziland. ... Look up Cast in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... The LGM-30 Minuteman is a United States nuclear missile, a land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) (the other type is the LG-118A Peacekeeper, which is to be phased out by 2005). ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... A sub-orbital spaceflight (or sub-orbital flight) is a spaceflight that does not involve putting a vehicle into orbit. ... A Minuteman III missile soars after a test launch. ... The H-IIA is a family of liquid-fuelled rockets providing an expendable launch system for the purpose of launching satellites into geostationary orbit. ... Yoshinobu Launch Complex (© JAXA) in Tanegashima Tanegashima (Japanese: 種子島) is an island lying to the south of Kyushu, south Japan, and is part of the Kagoshima Prefecture. ... The Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) is Japans aerospace agency. ... The Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) is Japans aerospace agency. ... Look up leo, Leo, LEO in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Small Demonstration Satellite SDS is a JAXA programme to develop and demonstrate technology for and through small satellites. ... The Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) is Japans aerospace agency. ... Look up leo, Leo, LEO in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (JAXA) is Japans aerospace agency. ... Look up leo, Leo, LEO in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is Tohoku University in Japan. ... Look up leo, Leo, LEO in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up leo, Leo, LEO in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up prism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Yasuda Auditorium on the University of Tokyos Hongo Campus. ... Look up leo, Leo, LEO in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... STARS can mean: Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society Special Tactics And Rescue Service, a fictional task force that appears in Capcoms Resident Evil video game franchise. ... Look up leo, Leo, LEO in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up leo, Leo, LEO in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Soyuz-U or 11A511U rocket in the Soviet rocket designation series was a version of the Soyuz launch vehicle first introduced in 1973. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... ISS Progress cargo spacecraft The Progress is a Russian expendable freighter spacecraft. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... The Delta II family of launch vehicles was designed and built by Boeings Integrated Defense Systems division and has been in service since 1989. ... Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17 is a launch site at Merritt Island, Florida. ... This article is about the area of Florida. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... Over fifty GPS satellites such as this NAVSTAR have been launched since 1978. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... Intermediate circular orbit (ICO), also called medium earth orbit (MEO), is used by satellites between the altitudes of low earth orbit (up to 1400 km) and geostationary orbit (ca. ... It has been suggested that some sections of this article be split into a new article entitled Delta IV launches. ... The launch of GOES-N atop a Delta IV, from LC-37B Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 37 (LC-37) is a launch complex at Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral, Florida. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Ariane 5 mock-up Ariane 5 is a European expendable launch system designed to deliver satellites into geostationary transfer orbit and to send payloads to Low Earth orbit. ... The Guiana Space Centre (French: Centre Spatial Guyanais) is a French/European spaceport near Kourou in French Guiana. ... Kourou is a town and commune in French Guiana. ... Founded in 1980, Arianespace SA undertakes the production, operation and marketing of the Ariane 4 and Ariane 5 rocket launchers as part of the Ariane programme. ... SES Americom is a major commercial satellite operator based in the United States. ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Soyuz-FG launch vehicle is an improved version of Soyuz-U LV in R-7 family of rockets, designed and constructed by TsSKB-Progress in Samara. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... // Michael Fincke (2) Commander -  United States Salizhan Sharipov (3) Flight Engineer -  Russia ??? ??? Previous mission: Soyuz TMA-12 Soyuz TMA-13 Next mission: Soyuz TMA-14 Categories: | | | ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... Expedition 18 is the 18th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS). ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Long March family of rockets (長征火箭, Chang Zheng) is an expendable launch system designed and operated by the Peoples Republic of China. ... Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (酒泉卫星发射中心) is a Peoples Republic of China space vehicle launch facility (spaceport) in the Gobi desert in Gansu Province located about 1,600 km from Beijing. ... The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. ... Shenzhou 7 (Chinese: 神舟七号) will be the third human spaceflight of the Shenzhou spacecraft and could launch sometime between June and October 2007. ... The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Astronaut Bruce McCandless on an untethered EVA Extra-vehicular activity (EVA) is work done by an astronaut away from the Earth and outside of his or her spacecraft. ... is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the space vehicle. ... Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-105), is the fifth and final operational NASA space shuttle. ... Launch Complex 39 is a large site and a collection of facilities at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island in Florida, USA, originally built for the Apollo program, and later modified to support Space Shuttle operations. ... Merritt Island and Kennedy Space Center (shown in white). ... STS-126 is a Space Shuttle mission to visit the International Space Station, planned for september 2008. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS redirects here. ... March 10, 2001 - The Leonardo Multi Purpose Logistics Module rests in Discoverys payload bay in this view taken from the ISS by a crew member using a digital still camera during STS-102. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... ESA redirects here. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS redirects here. ... March 10, 2001 - The Leonardo Multi Purpose Logistics Module rests in Discoverys payload bay in this view taken from the ISS by a crew member using a digital still camera during STS-102. ... is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Atlas V is a launch vehicle formerly built by Lockheed Martin and now built by the Lockheed Martin-Boeing joint venture United Launch Alliance in Decatur, Alabama. ... An aerial view of LC-41. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is an unmanned orbiter planned for launch to the Moon in 2008. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... In astronomy, lunar orbit (also known as a Selenocentric orbit) refers just to the orbit of the Moon around the Earth. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is an unmanned orbiter planned for launch to the Moon in October 2008 aboard an Atlas V [1]. It is an early element of the implementation of the United States Vision for Space Exploration and its objectives are primarily to support that... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... Trans Lunar Injection (TLI) is a term describing the propulsion maneuver used to set a spacecraft on a trajectory which will intersect the Moon. ... This article is about Earths moon. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Rockot The Rockot is a Russian space launch vehicle. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Cyclone-3 rocket launching Meteor-3 satellite (Plesetsk, August 15, 1991) Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport, located about 800 km north of Moscow and south of Arkhangelsk (coordinates vary in different sources, but 62°08′ N 41°01′ E seems plausible). ... Eurockot Launch Services GmbH is a commercial provider of spacecraft launch services. ... SMOS is the second selected Earth Explorer Opportunity Mission (Cryosat being the first) developed by the ESA the European Space Agency. ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... By analogy with the geosynchronous orbit, a heliosynchronous orbit is a heliocentric orbit of radius 24. ... This article is about the European Space Agency. ... By analogy with the geosynchronous orbit, a heliosynchronous orbit is a heliocentric orbit of radius 24. ... PSLV or Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ... Sriharikota (also Sriharikote) is a barrier island off the coast of Andhra Pradesh in India. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Soyuz-U or 11A511U rocket in the Soviet rocket designation series was a version of the Soyuz launch vehicle first introduced in 1973. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... ISS Progress cargo spacecraft The Progress is a Russian expendable freighter spacecraft. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... ISS is an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism that may refer to: The International Space Station is a joint international project to build and maintain an orbiting space station. ... The Falcon 1 is a partially reusable launch system, designed and manufactured by SpaceX, a space-transportation startup company founded by entrepreneur and PayPal founder Elon Musk to provide commercial launch-to-space services. ... Omelek Island is part of the Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. ... The Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) is a space-transportation startup company whose stated goal is to improve the cost and reliability of access to space ultimately by a factor of ten. It is based in El Segundo, California, USA. SpaceX is developing a family of partially reusable two-stage... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... Cal Poly may refer to either of two universities: California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, officially recognized as Cal Poly California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, officially recognized as Cal Poly Pomona, informally known as Cal Poly as well Category: ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... CP-1, CalPoly Cubesat Ncube-2, a Norwegian Cubesat A CubeSat is a type of space research picosatellite with dimensions of 10×10×10 centimetres (i. ... The Zenit rocket (Ukrainian: Зеніт, Russian: Зени́т; meaning Zenith) is a space launch vehicle manufactured by the Yuzhnoe Design Bureau of Ukraine. ... Fregat is a rocket stage developed in the NPO im. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Geostationary orbit A geostationary orbit (GEO) is a geosynchronous orbit directly above the Earths equator (0° latitude), with orbital eccentricity of zero. ... is the 335th day of the year (336th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Atlas V is a launch vehicle formerly built by Lockheed Martin and now built by the Lockheed Martin-Boeing joint venture United Launch Alliance in Decatur, Alabama. ... An aerial view of LC-41. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is a NASA mission under the Living with a Star (LWS) program. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... Sol redirects here. ... is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the space vehicle. ... Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is one of the three currently operational spacecraft in the Space Shuttle fleet of NASA, the space agency of the United States. ... Launch Complex 39 is a large site and a collection of facilities at the John F. Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island in Florida, USA, originally built for the Apollo program, and later modified to support Space Shuttle operations. ... Merritt Island and Kennedy Space Center (shown in white). ... STS-119 is a flight to the International Space Station which will be shuttle flight number 125. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS elements as of December 2006 The Integrated Truss Structure forms the backbone of the International Space Station, with mountings for unpressurized logistics carriers, radiators, solar arrays, and other equipment. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... ISS redirects here. ... ISS redirects here. ... is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Taurus is an German/Swedish air-launched cruise missile, manufactured by EADS, Saab Bofors Dynamics and used by Germany and Sweden. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... Categories: Stub ... The Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) is a NASA Earth System Science Pathfinder Project (ESSP) mission designed to make precise, time-dependent global measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) from an Earth orbiting satellite. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Vega (ESA) Vega is a planned expendable launch system developed jointly by the Italian Space Agency and the European Space Agency since 1998, with the first launch planned for 2006. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Kourou is a town and commune in French Guiana. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Founded in 1980, Arianespace SA undertakes the production, operation and marketing of the Ariane 4 and Ariane 5 rocket launchers as part of the Ariane programme. ... ESA redirects here. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Vega (ESA) Vega is a planned expendable launch system developed jointly by the Italian Space Agency and the European Space Agency since 1998, with the first launch planned for 2006. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Poland. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Proton (Прото́н) rocket (formal designation: UR-500, also known as D-1/ D-1e or SL-12/SL-13) is a Russian unmanned space vehicle design, first launched in 1965. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... International Launch Services (or ILS)is a partnership between American defense contractor Lockheed Martin, and the Russian firm, Khrunichev, and RSC Energia for the purpose of co-marketing their respective rocket launch services. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The Falcon 9 is an EELV class launch vehicle planned by SpaceX and scheduled to launch in 2008. ... Launch Complex 40. ... The Bumper V-2 was the first missile launched at Cape Canaveral on July 24, 1950. ... The Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) is a space-transportation startup company whose stated goal is to improve the cost and reliability of access to space ultimately by a factor of ten. It is based in El Segundo, California, USA. SpaceX is developing a family of partially reusable two-stage... The Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) is a space-transportation startup company whose stated goal is to improve the cost and reliability of access to space ultimately by a factor of ten. It is based in El Segundo, California, USA. SpaceX is developing a family of partially reusable two-stage... The Missile Defense Agency is the section of the United States governments Department of Defense responsible for developing a layered defense against ballistic missiles. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... The Falcon 9 is an EELV class launch vehicle planned by SpaceX and scheduled to launch in 2008. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ukraine. ... The Dnepr rocket (Ukrainian: ; Russian: ) is a space launch vehicle named after the Dnieper River. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Dombarovskiy is an ICBM-base at 51°0 N. and 58°0 E. in Orenburg Oblast, Russia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Nations. ... The International Space Company Kosmotras or ISC Kosmotras is a joint project, established in 1997, of Russia, Ukraine, and the Republic of Kazakhstan. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Thailand. ... THEOS is an Earth observation mission of Thailand, under development at EADS Astrium SAS, Toulouse, France. ... By analogy with the geosynchronous orbit, a heliosynchronous orbit is a heliocentric orbit of radius 24. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Soyuz-U or 11A511U rocket in the Soviet rocket designation series was a version of the Soyuz launch vehicle first introduced in 1973. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... The Very Large Array, a radio interferometer in New Mexico, USA Radio astronomy is a subfield of astronomy that studies celestial objects in the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. ... CZ-2F rocket A Long March rocket (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is any rocket in a family of expendable launch systems operated by the Peoples Republic of China. ... Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (酒泉卫星发射中心) is a Peoples Republic of China space vehicle launch facility (spaceport) in the Gobi desert in Gansu Province located about 1,600 km from Beijing. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Cosmos-3M (11K65M) (Russian: Космос-3М) is a Russian space launch vehicle. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Cyclone-3 rocket launching Meteor-3 satellite (Plesetsk, August 15, 1991) Plesetsk Cosmodrome is a Russian spaceport, located about 800 km north of Moscow and south of Arkhangelsk (coordinates vary in different sources, but 62°08′ N 41°01′ E seems plausible). ... Genera see text The tits, chickadees, and titmice, family Paridae, are a large family of small passerine birds which occur in the northern hemisphere and Africa. ... The Russian Federation Ministry of Defence (Russian: ) exercises operational leadership of the armed forces of Russia. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... START-1 is a Russian orbital (or satellite) launch vehicle based on RT-2PM Topol, a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile developed by Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology. ... IAI is an acronym for: International African Institute Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research Israel Aircraft Industries (Ha-Taasiya Ha-Avirit) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Cosmos-3M (11K65M) (Russian: Космос-3М) is a Russian space launch vehicle. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Kapustin Yar (Russian Капустин Яр; today Знаменск/Znamensk) is a Russian rocket launch and development site in the Astrakhan Oblast, between Volgograd and Astrakhan. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Ancient and Medieval cosmos as depicted in Peter Apians Cosmographia (Antwerp, 1539). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Orbcomm ORBCOMM is a mobile satellite service provider offering high value, two-way data and message communications globally through international service licensees and in the U.S. through value-added resellers, as well as through direct sales. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Orbcomm ORBCOMM is a mobile satellite service provider offering high value, two-way data and message communications globally through international service licensees and in the U.S. through value-added resellers, as well as through direct sales. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Orbcomm ORBCOMM is a mobile satellite service provider offering high value, two-way data and message communications globally through international service licensees and in the U.S. through value-added resellers, as well as through direct sales. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Orbcomm ORBCOMM is a mobile satellite service provider offering high value, two-way data and message communications globally through international service licensees and in the U.S. through value-added resellers, as well as through direct sales. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Orbcomm ORBCOMM is a mobile satellite service provider offering high value, two-way data and message communications globally through international service licensees and in the U.S. through value-added resellers, as well as through direct sales. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Orbcomm ORBCOMM is a mobile satellite service provider offering high value, two-way data and message communications globally through international service licensees and in the U.S. through value-added resellers, as well as through direct sales. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is generally defined as an orbit within the locus extending from the Earth’s surface up to an altitude of 2,000 km. ... Zenit-3SL is three stage version of Ukrainian Zenit rocket, created for and used by Sea Launch consortium. ... Ocean Odyssey drilling rig publicity photo Ocean Odyssey (Sea Launch) at port The Ocean Odyssey was a self-propelled, semi-submersible drilling rig which was rebuilt as a mobile spacecraft launch platform and is currently used by Sea Launch for equatorial Pacific Ocean launches. ... Sea Launch command ship Sea Launch Commander Sea Launch is a spacecraft launch service that uses a mobile sea platform for equatorial launches of commercial payloads on specialized Zenit 3SL rockets. ... EchoStar Communication Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is the parent company of DISH Network and the maintainer of the satellite fleet that provides the signal which DISH Network markets. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Fregat is a rocket stage developed in the NPO im. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kazakhstan. ... Map showing the location of Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan The Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakh: Байқоңыр ғарыш айлағы, Bayqoñır ÄŸarış aylağı; Russian: Космодром Байконур, Kosmodrom Baykonur), also called Tyuratam, is the worlds oldest and largest operational space launch facility. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... The Russian Federal Space Agency (Russian: Федеральное космическое агентство России, commonly known as Roskosmos) or RKA, formerly the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Russian: Российское авиационно-космическое агентство, commonly known as Rosaviakosmos), is the government agency responsible for Russias space science programme and general aerospace research. ... A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... The Delta II family of launch vehicles was designed and built by Boeings Integrated Defense Systems division and has been in service since 1989. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... The Delta II family of launch vehicles was designed and built by Boeings Integrated Defense Systems division and has been in service since 1989. ... Vandenberg Air Force Base is a base with a spaceport, located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... United Launch Alliance is a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ... COSMO-SkyMed is an Earth observation satellite system funded by the Italian Ministry of Research and Ministry of Defence and conducted by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), intended for both military and civilian use. ... This article or section should be merged with Politics of Italy This article needs to be wikified. ... The Italian Space Agency (Italian: Agenzia Spaziale Italiana; ASI) was founded in 1988 to promote, coordinate, and conduct space activities in Italy. ... The Comisión Nacional de Actividades Espaciales (CONAE; in English, National Space Activities Commission) is the civilian agency of the government of Argentina in charge of the national space program. ... By analogy with the geosynchronous orbit, a heliosynchronous orbit is a heliocentric orbit of radius 24. ... Ariane 5 mock-up Ariane 5 is a European expendable launch system designed to deliver satellites into geostationary transfer orbit and to send payloads to Low Earth orbit. ... The Guiana Space Centre (French: Centre Spatial Guyanais) is a French/European spaceport near Kourou in French Guiana. ... Kourou is a town and commune in French Guiana. ... Founded in 1980, Arianespace SA undertakes the production, operation and marketing of the Ariane 4 and Ariane 5 rocket launchers as part of the Ariane programme. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Zenit-3SL is three stage version of Ukrainian Zenit rocket, created for and used by Sea Launch consortium. ... Ocean Odyssey drilling rig publicity photo Ocean Odyssey (Sea Launch) at port The Ocean Odyssey was a self-propelled, semi-submersible drilling rig which was rebuilt as a mobile spacecraft launch platform and is currently used by Sea Launch for equatorial Pacific Ocean launches. ... Sea Launch command ship Sea Launch Commander Sea Launch is a spacecraft launch service that uses a mobile sea platform for equatorial launches of commercial payloads on specialized Zenit 3SL rockets. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Long March 2C (CZ-2C) was a derivative of the Long March 2 rocket family, an expendable launch system operated by the Peoples Republic of China. ... The Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is a Chinese facility approximately 64 km northwest of Xichang City in Sichuan Province. ... The China National Space Administration (CNSA) () is the civilian agency of the government of the Peoples Republic of China responsible for the national space program. ... By analogy with the geosynchronous orbit, a heliosynchronous orbit is a heliocentric orbit of radius 24. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... By analogy with the geosynchronous orbit, a heliosynchronous orbit is a heliocentric orbit of radius 24. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real...

Deep Space Rendezvous in 2008

Cassini Flybys

is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Atmosphere Surface pressure: trace, significant spatial variability[8][9] Composition: 91% Water vapour 4% Nitrogen 3. ... is the 84th day of the year (85th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Atmosphere Surface pressure: trace, significant spatial variability[8][9] Composition: 91% Water vapour 4% Nitrogen 3. ... is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Atmosphere Surface pressure: trace, significant spatial variability[8][9] Composition: 91% Water vapour 4% Nitrogen 3. ... is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Atmosphere Surface pressure: trace, significant spatial variability[8][9] Composition: 91% Water vapour 4% Nitrogen 3. ... is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... is the 339th day of the year (340th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ... Atmosphere none Dione (dye-oe-nee, Greek Διώνη) is a moon of Saturn discovered by Giovanni Cassini in 1684. ... Atmosphere Surface pressure: trace, significant spatial variability[8][9] Composition: 91% Water vapour 4% Nitrogen 3. ... Mimas (mee-məs or mye-məs, IPA: , Greek Μίμᾱς, rarely Μίμανς) is a moon of Saturn that was discovered in 1789 by William Herschel. ... Atmosphere none Tethys (tee-thəs or teth-əs, IPA , Greek Τηθύς) is a moon of Saturn that was discovered by Giovanni Domenico Cassini in 1684. ... Titan (, from Ancient Greek Τῑτάν) or Saturn VI is the largest moon of Saturn and the only moon known to have a dense atmosphere. ...

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Orbital launch summary

By country

Country Launches Successes Failures Partial failures Remarks
Europe 1 1 0 0
 India 1 1 0 0
International 1 1 0 0 (Sea Launch)
 Japan 1 1 0 0
 Russia 3 3 0 0
 United States 2 2 0 0

Totals Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Nations. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sea Launch command ship Sea Launch Commander Sea Launch is a spacecraft launch service that uses a mobile sea platform for equatorial launches of commercial payloads on specialized Zenit 3SL rockets. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...

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By rocket

Rocket Country Launches Successes Failures Partial failures Remarks
Ariane 5-ES Europe 1 1 0 0
H-IIA  Japan 1 1 0 0
Proton-M  Russia 2 2 0 0
PSLV  India 1 1 0 0
Soyuz-U  Russia 1 1 0 0
Space Shuttle  United States 2 2 0 0
Zenit-3SL  International 1 1 0 0

Ariane 5 mock-up Ariane 5 is a European expendable launch system designed to deliver satellites into geostationary transfer orbit and to send payloads to Low Earth orbit. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The H-IIA is a family of liquid-fuelled rockets providing an expendable launch system for the purpose of launching satellites into geostationary orbit. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... The Proton (Прото́н) rocket (formal designation: UR-500, also known as D-1/ D-1e or SL-12/SL-13) is a Russian unmanned space vehicle design, first launched in 1965. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... PSLV or Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... The Soyuz-U or 11A511U rocket in the Soviet rocket designation series was a version of the Soyuz launch vehicle first introduced in 1973. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Russia. ... This article is about the space vehicle. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The Zenit rocket (Ukrainian: Зеніт, Russian: Зени́т; meaning Zenith) is a space launch vehicle manufactured by the Yuzhnoe Design Bureau of Ukraine. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Nations. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

By orbit

Orbital regime Launches Successes Failures Accidentally
Achieved
Remarks
Low Earth orbit 5 5 0 0
Geosynchronous/transfer 4 4 0 0

A low Earth orbit (LEO) is an orbit in which objects such as satellites are below intermediate circular orbit (ICO) and far below geostationary orbit, but typically around 350 - 1400 km above the Earths surface. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with geostationary orbit. ... A geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) is a Hohmann transfer orbit around the Earth between a low Earth orbit (LEO) and a geostationary orbit (GEO). ...

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Footnotes

This is a list of all spaceflights, both manned and unmanned, sorted chronologically by launch date. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched before 1951. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1957. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1958. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1959. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1963. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1965. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1967. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1968. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1969. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1970. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1971. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1972. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1981. ... // This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1982. ... // This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1983. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1985. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1986. ... // This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1995. ... // This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1996. ... // This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1997. ... // This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1998. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 1999. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 2000. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 2001. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 2002. ... Columbia at approximately 0857. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 2004. ... Discovery STS-114 launch on July 26, 2005. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched in 2006. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched, or scheduled to be launched in 2007, including the next scheduled launch. ... This is a list of spaceflights scheduled to be launched in 2009. ... 2010 will see the last flight of the Space Shuttle. ... This is a list of spaceflights launched, or scheduled to be launched in 2007, including the next scheduled launch. ... This is a list of all spaceflights, both manned and unmanned, sorted chronologically by launch date. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of spaceflights scheduled to be launched in 2009. ...


 

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