A spacecraft is a vehicle that is designed to fly and operate in outer space. [1] Spacecraft are used for a variety of purposes, including communications, Earth observation, meteorology, navigation, …

4 days ago · Spacecraft is a vehicle designed to operate, with or without a crew, in a controlled flight pattern above Earth’s lower atmosphere. Most spacecraft are not self-propelled; they …

Apr 22, 2025 · Spacecraft launch on rockets and have their own propulsion and navigation systems that take over after they separate from the rocket, propelling them to other worlds in our solar system.

Apr 1, 2026 · Learn about different types of spacecraft, both crewed and uncrewed, used for space exploration.

Explore our definitive list of spacecraft, including satellites, planetary probes, crewed vehicles, and deep-space missions. Discover detailed information on various spacecraft, their designs, and their …

Apr 14, 2026 · Spacecraft coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and articles about advances in the field.

Apr 7, 2026 · NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are flying by the moon today. Watch its progress live here and check out our live Artemis 2 moon mission updates. Here's a timeline of the Artemis 2 moon …

An educational site listing all spacecraft from around the world, including pictures, technical details, and mission updates.

Apr 8, 2026 · In 2022, the Artemis I mission tested the deep space capabilities of NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the first time as it orbited the Moon and returned safely back to Earth, laying the …

2 days ago · After nearly 50 years in space, the two Voyager spacecraft are very low on nuclear power. Voyager 1 just shut off another instrument to save the mission.