Encyclopedia > List of human spaceflights chronologically
Some debate exists over the definition of space (see boundary to space), and hence that of spaceflight. The US defines spaceflight as over an altitude of 50 miles while the FAI defines it as over 100 km. For human spaceflights this is relevant for the X-15; as of 2003, 13 of its flights met the US criteria and among them 2 the FAI's. Outer space (also called just space) as a name for a region, refers to the relatively empty parts of the Universe, outside the atmospheres of celestial bodies. ... Layers of Atmosphere (NOAA) The Karman Line is an internationally designated altitude commonly used to define outer space. ... Space exploration is the physical exploration of outer-Earth objects and generally anything that involves the technologies, science, and politics regarding space endeavors. ... The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) is a standard setting and record-keeping body for aeronautics and astronautics. ... Human spaceflight is space exploration with a human crew, and possibly passengers (in contrast to dog-manned space missions, which are remotely-controlled or robotic space probes). ... Description Role: Research Aircraft Crew: one, pilot Dimensions Length: 50. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January events January 1 Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ...
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