Most Important Space Missions in History

By Sushil Godara March 05, 2024

1. Apollo 11 (1969)

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2. Sputnik 1 (19570)

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3. Mars Rovers (Perseverance)

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4. International Space Station (ISS, 1998-present)

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5. Mangalyaan (2013)

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6. Galileo (1989)

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7. SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 (2020)

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Most Important Space Missions in History

1. Apollo 11 (1969)

First manned moon landing, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

2. Sputnik 1 (19570)

First artificial satellite, marking the beginning of the space age.

3. Mars Rovers (Perseverance)

4. International Space Station (ISS, 1998-present)

Ongoing collaboration for scientific research in microgravity.

5. Mangalyaan (2013)

India's Mars Orbiter Mission, showcasing successful interplanetary travel.

6. Galileo (1989)

Explored Jupiter and its moons, providing crucial data about the gas giant.

7. SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 (2020)

First crewed commercial spacecraft mission to the ISS.