The History of Space Exploration and Missions

By John P. Millis, Ph.D, About.com Guide to Space / Astronomy

Stand on the shoulders of giants and learn from their experience to find the information you need on astronomy history. Whether it's a manned space mission to the moon, a robotic explorer in the solar system or a probe to the galaxy beyond, learn more about space exploration missions.

1. Space Missions
2. Space Exploration History

Space Missions

Space missions are designed to explore the unknown and learn more about the universe around us. Whether it's a manned space mission to the moon, a robot explorer in the solar system or a probe to the galaxy beyond, learn more about space exploration missions.

• Space Missions by Decade
• Space Missions by Project

Space Exploration History

Discover the history of space exploration. From the first beep in the nightsky of Sputnik through the visit to the international Space Station, learn more about space exploration history.

• History of NASA
• Project Mercury Overview