Manned Space Travel

Here you will find information about the American and Russian manned Space Travel programs.


Apollo Program

The Apollo program was from 1961 to 1972. This program resulted in the first Moon Landing (Apollo 11).

See: Apollo Program

Gemini Program

The Gemini program was in use from 1964 to 1966 and the preparation for the Apollo program.

See: Project Gemini

Mercury Program

The Mercury program was in use from 1959 to 1963 and was the preparation for the Gemini program.

See: Project Mercury

Sojuz (Rocket)

The Sojuz Rocket, is in use since 1967 to today. It is modernized in the mean time.

See: Soyuz (Rocket)

Soyuz (Spacecraft)

The Russian Sojuz spacecraft, is in use since 1967 up to today. In the meantime it had some modernization.

See: Soyuz (Spacecraft)