Launch List

Explore Space Launch History

Track past, present, and future space missions from every space agency worldwide. Get detailed insights into launches, astronauts, and space exploration milestones.

Understanding Space Flight

Explore the fundamental concepts that make space exploration possible

Launch Vehicles

Modern rockets come in various sizes and capabilities, from small satellite launchers to heavy-lift vehicles. Each design represents a careful balance between payload capacity, cost, and reliability.

Small Launch Vehicles
0-2,000 kg to LEO
Medium Launch Vehicles
2,000-20,000 kg to LEO
Heavy Launch Vehicles
20,000+ kg to LEO
Learn more about launch vehicles

Orbits and Trajectories

Different missions require different orbits. Understanding orbital mechanics is crucial for successful space missions.

Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
160-2,000 km
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
2,000-35,786 km
Geostationary Orbit (GEO)
35,786 km
Learn more about orbits

Global Launch Facilities

Discover the world's most advanced spaceports enabling humanity's journey to the stars

Kennedy Space Center
28.5728° N, 80.6490° W

Kennedy Space Center

Historic NASA facility in Florida, USA. Home to the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs.

Total Launches
261
Next Launch
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:15:34 GMT
Baikonur Cosmodrome
45.9646° N, 63.3052° E

Baikonur Cosmodrome

World's first spaceport, located in Kazakhstan. Launch site for Soyuz missions to the ISS.

Total Launches
1555
Next Launch
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Guiana Space Center
5.2322° N, 52.7603° W

Guiana Space Center

European spaceport near the equator, perfect for launches to geostationary orbit.

Total Launches
324
Next Launch
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:15:00 GMT
Starbase
25.9971° N, 97.1554° W

Starbase

SpaceX's newest launch facility in Texas, focused on Starship development and testing.

Total Launches
17
Next Launch
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT