langs: 20 февраля [ru] / february 20 [en] / 20. februar [de] / 20 février [fr] / 20 febbraio [it] / 20 de febrero [es]
days: february 17 / february 18 / february 19 / february 20 / february 21 / february 22 / february 23
Cosmonaut / Cosmonaut
#1 Viktor Afanasyev (cosmonaut)
Viktor Mikhailovich Afanasyev ( Russian : Виктор Михайлович Афанасьев ; born 31 December 1948) is a colonel in the Russian Air Force and a test cosmonaut of the Yu. A. Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center . He was born 31 December 1948, in Bryansk , Russian SFSR , and is married to Yelena Ya. Afanasyev
- ... NES ) programs. From March 1998 he underwent training as the Mir-27 mission primary crew commander. 20 february to 28 August 1999, he was participating in a 189-day space flight aboard the Soyuz-TM transport veh ...
#2 John Glenn
John Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 – December 8, 2016) was an American Marine Corps aviator , engineer , astronaut , businessman, and politician. He was the third American in space, and the first American to orbit the Earth , circling it three times in 1962. Following his retirement from NASA
- ... Mercury Seven , military test pilots selected in 1959 by NASA as the nation's first astronauts. On february 20, 1962, Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission, becoming the first American to orbit the Earth, the thir ...
- ... ury-Atlas 6 Glenn entering his spacecraft, Friendship 7 , prior to the launch of Mercury-Atlas 6 on february 20, 1962. Glenn was the backup pilot for Shepard and Grissom on the first two crewed Project Mercury fl ...
- ... fter a long series of delays, [90] Friendship 7 lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on february 20, 1962. There were eleven delays during the countdown due to equipment malfunctions and improvements ...
- ... ampaign, but Glenn defeated Lieutenant Governor Mike DeWine to retain his seat. [209] RETIREMENT On february 20, 1997, which was the 35th anniversary of his Friendship 7 flight, Glenn announced that his retiremen ...
- ... d for veteran band members. [239] To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Friendship 7 flight on february 20, 2012, he had an unexpected opportunity to speak with the orbiting crew of the International Space S ...
#3 Michael Collins (astronaut)
Michael Collins (October 31, 1930 – April 28, 2021) was an American astronaut who flew the Apollo 11 command module Columbia around the Moon in 1969 while his crewmates, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin , made the first crewed landing on the surface . He was also a test pilot and major general in the
- ... Collins in his decision to become a NASA astronaut was the Mercury Atlas 6 flight of John Glenn on february 20, 1962, and the thought of being able to circle the Earth in 90 minutes. Collins applied for the seco ...
#4 Stephen Frick
Stephen Nathaniel Frick (born September 30, 1964) [1] is an American astronaut and a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions. Raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , Frick graduated from Pine-Richland High School in 1982, earned a degree in aerospace engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 19
- ... 16 Flight Engineer Daniel M. Tani to Earth. The mission launched February 7, 2008, and touched down february 20, 2008. [2] NASA announced his retirement in July 2015. [4] AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Distinguished Flyi ...
#5 Aleksandr Pavlovich Aleksandrov
Aleksandr Pavlovich Aleksandrov ( Russian : Александр Павлович Александров ; born February 20, 1943) [1] is a former Soviet cosmonaut and twice Hero of the Soviet Union (November 23, 1983, and December 29, 1987). Soviet cosmonaut Not to be confused with Bulgarian cosmonaut Aleksandar Panayotov Aleks
- Aleksandr Pavlovich Aleksandrov ( Russian : Александр Павлович Александров ; born february 20, 1943) [1] is a former Soviet cosmonaut and twice Hero of the Soviet Union (November 23, 1983, and D ...
- ... an cosmonaut Aleksandar Panayotov Aleksandrov . Aleksandr Pavlovich Aleksandrov Born ( 1943-02-20 ) 20 february 1943 (age 79) Moscow , Soviet Union Nationality Soviet Occupation Flight engineer Awards Hero of th ...
#6 Daniel M. Tani
Daniel M. Tani (born February 1, 1961) is an American engineer and retired NASA astronaut . He was born in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania , but considers Lombard, Illinois , to be his hometown. [1] American engineer and NASA astronaut Daniel M. Tani Tani in 2001 Born ( 1961-02-01 ) February 1, 1961 (age
- ... off sensor issues during countdown. Instead, it launched on February 7. Tani returned on STS-122 on february 20, 2008. EXTRA VEHICULAR ACTIVITIES Dan Tani has performed five spacewalks or EVAs to date. Number Dat ...
#7 Stanley G. Love
Stanley Glen Love (born June 8, 1965) is an American scientist and a NASA astronaut from Oregon . [1] Stanley Glen Love Born ( 1965-06-08 ) June 8, 1965 (age 57) San Diego, California , U.S. Nationality American Occupation Planetary Scientist Space career NASA Astronaut Time in space 12d 18h 22m S
- ... d over 306 hours in space, including two EVAs . The mission began on February 7, 2008, and ended on february 20, 2008. [1] On September 19, 2011, NASA announced that Love would participate in the NEEMO 15 underse ...
#8 Richard H. Truly
Richard Harrison Truly (born November 12, 1937) is a retired vice admiral in the United States Navy , a former fighter pilot , engineer , astronaut , and was the eighth administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from 1989 to 1992. He was the first former astronaut to h
- ... nger disaster , Truly returned to NASA to become NASA's Associate Administrator for Space Flight on february 20, 1986. [6] His primary task was to watch over the Space Shuttle's return to flight status. Along wit ...
#9 Scott Carpenter
Malcolm Scott Carpenter (May 1, 1925 – October 10, 2013) was an American naval officer and aviator , test pilot , aeronautical engineer , astronaut , and aquanaut . He was one of the Mercury Seven astronauts selected for NASA 's Project Mercury in April 1959. Carpenter was the second American (after
- ... John Glenn," as Glenn's vehicle rose off the launch pad to begin the first U.S. orbital mission on february 20, 1962. This quote was included in the voiceovers of the teaser trailer for the 2009 Star Trek film. ...
#10 Leland D. Melvin
Leland Devon Melvin (born February 15, 1964) is an American engineer and a retired NASA astronaut . He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on STS-122 , and as mission specialist 1 on STS-129 . Melvin was named the NASA Associate Administrator for Education in October 2
- ... as a mission specialist on STS-122, and as mission specialist 1 on STS-129. STS-122 (February 7 to february 20, 2008) was the 24th shuttle mission to visit the International Space Station . Mission highlight was ...
#11 Kenneth Cockrell
Kenneth Dale " Taco " Cockrell (born April 9, 1950) is a retired American astronaut , engineer and a veteran of five Space Shuttle missions. He served as Chief of the Astronaut Office from 1997 to 1998. [1] For the similarly named interim mayor of Detroit, see Kenneth Cockrel, Jr. This article has m
- ... pplies and equipment to the resident Expedition-1 crew. STS-98 launched February 7, 2001 and landed february 20, 2001. Mission duration was 12 days, 21 hours, 20 minutes. Unacceptable weather conditions in Florid ...
#12 Anton Shkaplerov
Anton Nikolaevich Shkaplerov ( Russian : Антон Николаевич Шкаплеров ; born 20 February 1972) is a Russian cosmonaut . He is a veteran of four spaceflights. [1] Russian cosmonaut Anton Nikolaevich Shkaplerov Anton Shkaplerov in August 2017 as taken by Bill Ingalls Born ( 1972-02-20 ) 20 February 1972
- Anton Nikolaevich Shkaplerov ( Russian : Антон Николаевич Шкаплеров ; born 20 february 1972) is a Russian cosmonaut . He is a veteran of four spaceflights. [1] Russian cosmonaut Anton Ni ...
- ... Nikolaevich Shkaplerov Anton Shkaplerov in August 2017 as taken by Bill Ingalls Born ( 1972-02-20 ) 20 february 1972 (age 50) Sevastopol , Ukrainian SSR , Soviet Union Status Active Nationality Russian Occupatio ...
#13 Maksim Ponomaryov
Maksim Vladimirovich Ponomaryov ( Russian : М.В. Пономарев ; born 20 February 1980), captain of Russian Air Force , and was a Russian cosmonaut , selected in 2006, who retired in 2012 after no missions to space. Russian cosmonaut This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verif
- Maksim Vladimirovich Ponomaryov ( Russian : М.В. Пономарев ; born 20 february 1980), captain of Russian Air Force , and was a Russian cosmonaut , selected in 2006, who retired i ...
- ... needs additional citations for verification . ( March 2010 ) Maksim Ponomaryov Born ( 1980-02-20 ) 20 february 1980 (age 42) Russia Status Retired Nationality Russian Space career RKA Cosmonaut Time in space - ...
#14 Ivan Bella
Ivan Bella (born 21 May 1964) is a Slovak Air Force officer who became the first Slovak citizen to fly in space. He participated in an eight-day joint Russian-French-Slovak mission to the Mir space station in 1999. [1] Slovak Air Force officer For the Argentine footballer, see Iván Bella . Ivan Bell
- ... n commander Viktor Afanasyev and flight engineer Jean-Pierre Haigneré on the Soyuz TM-29 mission on 20 february 1999. TM-29 arrived at Mir on 22 February. While on board the station Bella performed various scien ...
#15 Frederick D. Gregory
Frederick Drew Gregory (born January 7, 1941) is a former United States Air Force pilot , military engineer , test pilot , and NASA astronaut as well as former NASA Deputy Administrator. He also served briefly as NASA Acting Administrator in early 2005, covering the period between the departure of S
- ... al organizations, and external organizations and communities. From the departure of Sean O'Keefe on february 20, 2005, to the swearing in of Michael D. Griffin on April 14, 2005, he was the NASA Acting Administra ...
#16 Vasily Tsibliyev
Vasily Vasiliyevich Tsibliyev ( Russian : Василий Василиевич Циблиев ); born on February 20, 1954) is a Russian cosmonaut . Russian cosmonaut This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . ( March 20
- Vasily Vasiliyevich Tsibliyev ( Russian : Василий Василиевич Циблиев ); born on february 20, 1954) is a Russian cosmonaut . Russian cosmonaut This article includes a list of references , relat ...
- ... ecause it lacks inline citations . ( March 2010 ) Vasily Vasiliyevich Tsibliyev Born ( 1954-02-20 ) 20 february 1954 (age 68) Orekhovka , Crimea , USSR Nationality Russian Occupation Pilot Awards Space career Ro ...
#17 Joseph A. Walker
Joseph Albert Walker (February 20, 1921 – June 8, 1966) ( Capt , USAF ) was an American World War II pilot , experimental physicist , NASA test pilot , and astronaut who was the first person to fly an airplane to space. He was one of twelve pilots who flew the North American X-15 , an experimental s
- Joseph Albert Walker ( february 20, 1921 – June 8, 1966) ( Capt , USAF ) was an American World War II pilot , experimental physicist , ...
- ... h A. Walker (playwright) . Joseph A. Walker Walker in 1961 Born Joseph Albert Walker ( 1921-02-20 ) february 20, 1921 Washington, Pennsylvania , U.S. Died June 8, 1966 (1966-06-08) (aged 45) near Barstow, Califor ...
#18 Klaus von Storch
Klaus Bernhard von Storch Krüger (born February 20, 1962) is a Chilean aerospace engineer and astronaut trainee. Klaus von Storch Kruge Born ( 1962-02-20 ) 20 February 1962 (age 60) Osorno , Chile Status Active Nationality Chilean Occupation Aerospace Engineer Space career Chilean Space Agency Ast
- Klaus Bernhard von Storch Krüger (born february 20, 1962) is a Chilean aerospace engineer and astronaut trainee. Klaus von Storch Kruge Born ( 1962-02- ...
- ... ) is a Chilean aerospace engineer and astronaut trainee. Klaus von Storch Kruge Born ( 1962-02-20 ) 20 february 1962 (age 60) Osorno , Chile Status Active Nationality Chilean Occupation Aerospace Engineer Space ...
Museum / Museum
#1 USS Midway (CV-41)
USS Midway (CVB/CVA/CV-41) is an aircraft carrier , formerly of the United States Navy , the lead ship of her class . Commissioned 8 days after the end of World War II, Midway was the largest ship in the world until 1955, as well as the first U.S. aircraft carrier too big to transit the Panama Canal
- ... ibbean, Midway joined the U.S. Atlantic Fleet training schedule, with Norfolk as her homeport. From 20 february 1946, she was the flagship for Carrier Division 1 . In March, she participated in Operation Frostbi ...
#2 East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport ( IATA : EMA , ICAO : EGNX ) is an international airport in the East Midlands of England , close to Castle Donington in northwestern Leicestershire , between Loughborough ( 10 miles (16 km) ), Derby ( 12.5 miles (20 km) ) and Nottingham ( 14 miles (23 km) ); Leicester is
- ... rline flybmi formerly had its head office at Pegasus Business Park. [50] ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS On 20 february 1969, Vickers Viscount G-AODG of British Midland Airways was damaged beyond economic repair when it ...
#3 Floyd Bennett Field
Floyd Bennett Field is an airfield in the Marine Park neighborhood of southeast Brooklyn in New York City , along the shore of Jamaica Bay . The airport originally hosted commercial and general aviation traffic before being used as a naval air station . Bennett Field is currently part of the Gateway
- ... s, and established a passenger airplane record for a transcontinental non-stop trip. [266] [257] On february 20 21, 1935, Leland S. Andrews made the same trip in the same type of plane in 11:34:16 hours, beating ...
#4 Canadian Air and Space Conservancy
The Canadian Air and Space Conservancy (formerly the Toronto Aerospace Museum and the Canadian Air and Space Museum ) was an aviation museum that was located in Toronto , Ontario , featuring artifacts, exhibits and stories illustrating a century of Canadian aviation heritage and achievements. The mu
- ... pace Museum , the museum was re-launched under its new name, the Canadian Air and Space Museum , on february 20, 2009. [10] To add space exploration to the museum's mandate the board contemplated a series of poss ...
Spacecraft / Spacecraft
#1 Granat
The International Astrophysical Observatory "GRANAT" (usually known as Granat ; Russian : Гранат , lit. pomegranate ), was a Soviet (later Russian) space observatory developed in collaboration with France, Denmark and Bulgaria . It was launched on 1 December 1989 aboard a Proton rocket and placed in
- ... nge of resolutions covered 0.25 to 8 s. The KONUS-B instrument operated from 11 December 1989 until 20 february 1990. Over that period, the "on" time for the experiment was 27 days. Some 60 solar flares and 19 c ...
#2 OPS 5114
OPS 5114 , also known as Navstar 4 , GPS I-4 and GPS SVN-4 , was an American navigation satellite launched in 1978 as part of the Global Positioning System development programme. It was the fourth of eleven Block I GPS satellites to be launched. [3] OPS 5114 Names Navstar 4 GPS I-4 GPS SVN-4 Mission
- ... signal in the GPS demonstration constellation, and was retired from service on 14 October 1989. On 20 february 1990, it was reactivated for further testing, before being deactivated again in May 1990. SEE ALSO ...
#3 Cygnus NG-15
NG-15 , [1] [5] [6] previously known as OA-15 , was the fifteenth launch of the Northrop Grumman robotic resupply spacecraft Cygnus and its fourteenth flight to the International Space Station (ISS) under the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract with NASA . The mission launched on 20 February
- ... ion (ISS) under the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract with NASA . The mission launched on 20 february 2021 at 17:36:50 UTC . [1] [7] This is the fourth launch of Cygnus under the CRS-2 contract . [8] [ ...
- ... craft type Enhanced Cygnus Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Thales Alenia Start of mission Launch date 20 february 2021, at 17:36:50 UTC [1] Rocket Antares 230+ Launch site Wallops Pad 0A Contractor Northrop Grumma ...
#4 Kosmos 202
Kosmos 202 ( Russian : Космос 202 meaning Cosmos 202 ), also known as DS-U2-V No.4 , was a Soviet satellite which was launched in 1968 as part of the Dnepropetrovsk Sputnik programme. It was a 325 kilograms (717 lb) spacecraft, [1] [3] which was built by the Yuzhnoye Design Office , and was used t
- ... s Spacecraft type DS-U2-V Manufacturer Yuzhnoye Launch mass 325 kg [1] Start of mission Launch date 20 february 1968, 10:03:11 GMT Rocket Kosmos-2I 63SM Launch site Kapustin Yar , Site 86/4 Contractor Yuzhnoye E ...
- ... ow Earth Perigee altitude 213 km Apogee altitude 482 km Inclination 48.4° Period 91.5 minutes Epoch 20 february 1968 A Kosmos-2I 63SM carrier rocket was used to launch Kosmos 202 into low Earth orbit . The launc ...
- ... . The launch took place from Site 86/4 at Kapustin Yar . [5] The launch occurred at 10:03:11 GMT on 20 february 1968, and resulted in the successful insertion of the satellite into orbit. [6] Upon reaching orbit ...
#5 USA-193
USA-193 , also known as NRO Launch 21 ( NROL-21 or simply L-21 ), was a United States military reconnaissance satellite ( radar imaging ) launched on 14 December 2006. [2] It was the first launch conducted by the United Launch Alliance (ULA). [3] Owned by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), th
- ... Controlman 2nd Class Andrew Jackson launches the RIM-161 Standard missile 3 that destroyed USA-193, 20 february 2008 Missile launching from the USS Lake Erie , on 20 February 2008 Vice Chairman of the Joint Chie ...
- ... rd missile 3 that destroyed USA-193, 20 February 2008 Missile launching from the USS Lake Erie , on 20 february 2008 Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright (left), and De ...
#6 STS-122
STS-122 was a NASA Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS), flown by the Space Shuttle Atlantis . STS-122 marked the 24th shuttle mission to the ISS, and the 121st Space Shuttle flight overall. [4] 2008 American crewed spaceflight to the ISS STS-122 Canadarm2 takes Columbus fr
- ... 2008, 19:45 ( 2008-02-07UTC19:45Z ) UTC [2] Launch site Kennedy LC-39A End of mission Landing date 20 february 2008, 14:07:10 ( 2008-02-20UTC14:07:11Z ) UTC [1] Landing site Kennedy SLF Runway 15 Orbital parame ...
- ... t the Kennedy Space Center. The crew performed final inspections and preparations prior to landing. 20 february (FLIGHT DAY 14, LANDING) The crew were cleared to close Atlantis' payload bay doors at 10:14 UTC, a ...
#7 Cygnus OA-4
OA-4 , previously known as Orbital-4 , was the fourth successful flight of the Orbital ATK uncrewed resupply spacecraft Cygnus and its third flight to the International Space Station (ISS) under the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-1) contract with NASA . [8] [9] With the Antares launch vehicle und
- ... released on 19 February 2016 after 72 days at the International Space Station. Deorbit occurred on 20 february 2016 at approximately 16:00 UTC. [4] 2015 American resupply spaceflight to the ISS OA-4 An Atlas V ...
- ... ape Canaveral SLC-41 Contractor United Launch Alliance End of mission Disposal Deorbited Decay date 20 february 2016, 16:00 UTC [4] Orbital parameters Reference system Geocentric orbit [5] Regime Low Earth orbit ...
#8 INSAT-4B
INSAT-4B was an Indian communications satellite which forms part of the Indian National Satellite System . Launched in 2007, it was placed in geostationary orbit at a longitude of 93.48° East. [5] INSAT-4B Mission type Communications Operator INSAT COSPAR ID 2007-007A SATCAT no. 30793 Mission durati
- ... 3] On 15 February 2020, altitude of INSAT-4B was lowered and it was relocated to new 85.5°E slot on 20 february 2020. [14] [15] DECOMMISSIONING Towards the end of its life INSAT-4B was placed in Graveyard orbit ...
#9 Akebono (satellite)
Akebono (known as EXOS-D before launch) is a satellite to study aurora and Earth 's magnetosphere environment. It was developed by Institute of Space and Astronautical Science and launched by M-3SII rocket on February 22, 1989. Akebono Names EXOS-D Mission type Earth observation Operator ISAS · Un
- ... 0.36552 Perigee altitude 300 km (190 mi) Apogee altitude 8,000 km (5,000 mi) Inclination 75° Epoch 20 february 1989, 19:00 UTC Instruments EFD Electric Field Detectors MGF Magnetic Field Detector VLF Very Low F ...
#10 SES-10
SES-10 , is a geostationary communications satellite awarded in February 2014, owned and operated by SES S.A. and designed and manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space on the Eurostar-3000 satellite bus . [4] [5] It is positioned at the 67° West position thanks to an agreement with the Andean Commun
- ... econd beam covers Hispanic South America, and the third beam is dedicated to Brazil. [6] HISTORY On 20 february 2014, SES S.A. ordered a new satellite, SES-10 from Airbus Defence and Space . It was to be built o ...
#11 Mercury-Atlas 6
Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) was the first crewed American orbital spaceflight , which took place on February 20, 1962. [4] Piloted by astronaut John Glenn and operated by NASA as part of Project Mercury , it was the fifth human spaceflight , preceded by Soviet orbital flights Vostok 1 and 2 and American
- Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) was the first crewed American orbital spaceflight , which took place on february 20, 1962. [4] Piloted by astronaut John Glenn and operated by NASA as part of Project Mercury , it was ...
- ... ) [2] Crew Crew size 1 Members John H. Glenn, Jr Callsign Friendship 7 Start of mission Launch date february 20, 1962, 14:47:39 ( 1962-02-20UTC14:47:39Z ) UTC Rocket Atlas LV-3B 109-D Launch site Cape Canaveral L ...
- ... Atlas LV-3B 109-D Launch site Cape Canaveral LC-14 End of mission Recovered by USS Noa Landing date february 20, 1962, 19:43:02 ( 1962-02-20UTC19:43:03Z ) UTC Landing site North Atlantic Ocean 21°20′N 68°40′W Orb ...
- ... km) Apogee altitude 134 nautical miles (248 km) Inclination 32.5 degrees Period 88.47 minutes Epoch february 20, 1962 [3] John Herschel Glenn, Jr. Project Mercury Crewed missions ← Mercury-Redstone 4 Mercury-Atla ...
- ... nch was again postponed due to weather, which started to break on February 18, and it appeared that february 20 would be a favorable day to attempt a launch. [11] LAUNCH Glenn entering Friendship 7 Glenn boarded ...
- ... . [11] LAUNCH Glenn entering Friendship 7 Glenn boarded the Friendship 7 spacecraft at 11:03 UTC on february 20 following an hour-and-a-half delay to replace a faulty component in the Atlas's guidance system. The ...
#12 OPUSAT-II
OPUSAT-II (COSPAR 1998-067SG, SATCAT 47930) was a CubeSat developed by Osaka Prefecture University and Muroran Institute of Technology . OPUSAT-II was launched from Wallops Flight Facility on 20 February 2021, [1] [2] and was deployed from the International Space Station . The satellite was nickname
- ... ersity and Muroran Institute of Technology . OPUSAT-II was launched from Wallops Flight Facility on 20 february 2021, [1] [2] and was deployed from the International Space Station . The satellite was nicknamed H ...
#13 International Space Station
The International Space Station ( ISS ) is the largest modular space station currently in low Earth orbit . It is a multinational collaborative project involving five participating space agencies: NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada). [7] [8] The own
- ... nith HTV-X1 Q2 2023 [275] HTV-X Uncrewed H3-24L Tanegashima LA-Y2 JAXA Harmony nadir Progress MS-22 20 february 2023 [275] [276] Progress MS No. 452 Uncrewed Soyuz-2.1a Baikonur Site 31/6 Roscosmos Zvezda aft NG ...
- ... 5] [278] Cargo Dragon Uncrewed Falcon 9 Block 5 Kennedy LC-39A SpaceX Harmony zenith Progress MS-23 20 february 2022 [275] [276] Progress MS No. 453 Uncrewed Soyuz-2.1a Baikonur Site 31/6 Roscosmos Poisk zenith ...
#14 TechEdSat
Technology Education Satellite ( TechEdSat ) is a successful nano-sat flight series conducted from the NASA Ames Research Center in collaboration with numerous universities (San Jose State University, University of Idaho, University of California, University of Minnesota, Smith College). While one o
- ... n 31 January 2019. [35] MISSION The satellite established communication with controllers and, as of 20 february 2019, was reportedly performing well in advance of a targeted reentry. [36] The satellite failed sh ...
#15 Tenma
Tenma , known as ASTRO-B before launch (COSPAR 1983-011A, SATCAT 13829), was a Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite, developed by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science . It was launched on February 20, 1983, using a M-3S rocket on the M-3S-3 mission. For other uses, see Tenma (disambiguatio
- ... onomy satellite, developed by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science . It was launched on february 20, 1983, using a M-3S rocket on the M-3S-3 mission. For other uses, see Tenma (disambiguation) . Tenma ...
#16 STS-130
STS-130 ( ISS assembly flight 20A ) [7] was a NASA Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Space Shuttle Endeavour 's primary payloads were the Tranquility module and the Cupola , a robotic control station with six windows around its sides and another in the center, providing
- ... th ISS Docking port PMA-2 (Harmony forward) Docking date 10 February 2010, 05:26 UTC Undocking date 20 february 2010, 00:54 UTC Time docked 9 days, 19 hours, 28 minutes Seated (l–r) Virts and Zamka. Standing (l– ...
- ... nd getting their rendezvous tools out and checking them out to ensure they are ready for undocking. 20 february (FLIGHT DAY 13: UNDOCKING) Space Shuttle Endeavour successfully undocked with the ISS at 00:54 UTC ...
#17 MMSAT-1
MMSAT-1 (also known as Lawkanat-1 ) is a Burmese microsatellite launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on 20 February 2021 and was deployed into orbit from the ISS on 22 March 2021. It is Myanmar's first microsatellite and jointly built by Japan's Hokkaido University and Myanmar Aerospace
- ... wn as Lawkanat-1 ) is a Burmese microsatellite launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on 20 february 2021 and was deployed into orbit from the ISS on 22 March 2021. It is Myanmar's first microsatellit ...
- ... rsity / MAEU BOL mass 50 kilograms (110 lb) Dimensions 50 x 50 x 50 cm Start of mission Launch date 20 february 2021 17:36:50 [1] [2] Rocket Antares 230+ Launch site MARS LP-0A Deployed from ISS Deployment date ...
#18 Mir Core Module
Mir ( Russian : Мир IPA: [ˈmʲir] lit. Peace or World ), DOS-7 , was the first module of the Soviet/Russian Mir space station complex, in low Earth orbit from 1986 to 2001. Generally referred to as either the core module or base block , the module was launched on 20 February 1986 on a Proton-K ro
- ... to 2001. Generally referred to as either the core module or base block , the module was launched on 20 february 1986 on a Proton-K rocket from LC-200/39 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome . [1] [2] The spacecraft was ge ...
#19 AMC-14
AMC-14 is a communications satellite . Initially owned by SES Americom , AMC-14 was designed to be placed in geostationary orbit , following launch on a Proton-M / Briz-M space vehicle . Built by Lockheed Martin and based on the A2100 satellite bus , AMC-14 was to have been located at 61.5° West lon
- ... ght portal PAS-22 NOTE "AMC-14 Satellite Slated for March 15 Launch" (Press release). SES Americom. 20 february 2008. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011 . Retrieved 17 January 2022 . "Lockheed Martin-Bui ...
#20 STS-98
STS-98 was a 2001 Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Atlantis . It was the first human spaceflight launch of the 21st century. STS-98 delivered to the station the Destiny Laboratory Module . All mission objectives were completed and the shuttle reen
- ... objectives were completed and the shuttle reentered and landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base on 20 february 2001, [1] [2] after twelve days in space, six of which were spent docked to the ISS. 2001 American ...
- ... uary 2001, 23:13 ( 2001-02-07UTC23:13Z ) UTC Launch site Kennedy LC-39A End of mission Landing date 20 february 2001, 20:33 ( 2001-02-20UTC20:34Z ) UTC Landing site Edwards Runway 22 Orbital parameters Reference ...