7 things everyone should know about the International Space Station
1. It’s in low-Earth orbit The ISS is in low-Earth orbit. This means that even though it is in space it is still subject to Earth’s gravity and is falling back to [...]
Soyuz spacecraft – success through continual improvement
Today, there are only two vehicles that can carry humans into space. One is the Russian Soyuz, the other is the Chinese Shenzhou (see below). Only Chinese professional astronauts (or taikonauts) are allowed [...]
Soyuz Rocket – successfully launching humans to space for over 40 years.
Soyuz Rocket The Soyuz spacecraft launches on the Soyuz rocket, which like the spacecraft has a long track record of successful operation. First flown in 1966, Soyuz rockets in various configurations are used [...]
Reasons you should fly to space
At Space Adventures we are often asked why private citizens should fly to space. So I asked our previous spaceflight client, Richard Garriott, who spent 12 days on the International Space Station in [...]
Taking the Next Step for Mankind
Forty-Five Years After the First Landing, Sights are Set for the Moon Once Again. On July 20, 1969 (45 years ago on Sunday), Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first people to [...]
When Life Imitates Art
How Real Space Programs Are Inspired By The Movies. Drawing inspiration from real events is a staple in the entertainment industry, but less common is when science takes a cue from Hollywood. Two [...]