Crewed Missions
Humans have been travelling to space since the 1950s.
We have used telescopes to study space for centuries, but it was the invention of massive rockets which finally let us explore space in person.
The First Discoveries
For hundreds of years, people have wondered if there were planets outside our Solar System.
This idea has now become real, thanks to huge leaps in technology. We are now able to search for these exoplanets.
Valentina Tereshkova
Helen Sharman
Yuri Gagarin
Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin
Firsts in Space
The journey to space didn’t start with humans. Before astronauts, animals were sent to test if living things could survive the trip. From fruit flies to dogs, these animals played a key role in space exploration. Some, like Laika the dog, became famous for their bravery.
Understanding our Universe
The universe has always amazed people. Over time, our understanding of stars and galaxies has changed a lot.
Understanding the Solar System
After the invention of the telescope, everything changed for astronomers. They were now able to see many more objects in the night sky. These faint objects were either small, or far away, or both!
