Space history on March 11
22 events
Korean astronomers record a nova
Category: Natural Celestial EventsType: Astronomical transient
Korean observers recorded a guest star that faded after roughly two weeks.
- NASA HEASARC — 1000–1499 (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary; source attribution retained.
AFP-206 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: AFP-206
Atlas Agena D launched on the AFP-206 flight from Naval Missile Facility, Point Arguello, California, pad LC2-3. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
NNS O-3 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: NNS O-3
Thor Ablestar (2) launched on the NNS O-3 flight from Vandenberg AFB, California, pad 75-1-1. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Dune — Nebula Award, Best Novel
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
Dune (Novel) by Frank HerbertAward: Nebula Award — Best NovelRole: Science fiction writer
Dune — Nebula Award, Best Novel (1966-03-11).
- SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
The Saliva Tree — Nebula Award, Best Novella
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
The Saliva Tree (Novella) by Brian W. AldissAward: Nebula Award — Best NovellaRole: Science fiction writer
The Saliva Tree — Nebula Award, Best Novella (1966-03-11).
- SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
He Who Shapes — Nebula Award, Best Novella
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
He Who Shapes (Novella) by Roger ZelaznyAward: Nebula Award — Best NovellaRole: Science fiction writer
He Who Shapes — Nebula Award, Best Novella (1966-03-11).
- SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth — Nebula Award, Best Novelette
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth (Novella) by Roger ZelaznyAward: Nebula Award — Best NoveletteRole: Science fiction writer
The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth — Nebula Award, Best Novelette (1966-03-11).
- SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
“Repent, Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman — Nebula Award, Best Short Story
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
“Repent, Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman (Short story) by Harlan EllisonAward: Nebula Award — Best Short StoryRole: Science fiction writer
“Repent, Harlequin!” Said the Ticktockman — Nebula Award, Best Short Story (1966-03-11).
- SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 1965 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
Molniya-1 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Molniya-1
Molniya 8K78M (ML) launched on the Molniya-1 flight from 53-y Nauchno-Issledovatelskiy Ispitatelniy Poligon, pad LC41/1. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Molniya-3 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Molniya-3
Molniya 8K78M (ML) launched on the Molniya-3 flight from 53-y Nauchno-Issledovatelskiy Ispitatelniy Poligon, pad LC41/1. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Kosmos-1826 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-1826
Soyuz-U launched on the Kosmos-1826 flight from 53-y Nauchno-Issledovatelskiy Ispitatelniy Poligon, pad LC16/2. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Kosmos-1924/1931 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-1924/1931
Kosmos 11K65M launched on the Kosmos-1924/1931 flight from 53-y Nauchno-Issledovatelskiy Ispitatelniy Poligon, pad LC132/1. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Molniya-1 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Molniya-1
Molniya 8K78M (ML) launched on the Molniya-1 flight from NIIP-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC1. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Tel. 1C/Spacenet 3R — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Tel. 1C/Spacenet 3R
Ariane 3 launched on the Tel. 1C/Spacenet 3R flight from Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise, pad ELA1. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
USA 167 (DSCS 3A-3) — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: USA 167 (DSCS 3A-3)
Delta 4M launched on the USA 167 (DSCS 3A-3) flight from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida, pad SLC37B. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Hot Bird 7A/Spainsat — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Hot Bird 7A/Spainsat
Ariane 5ECA launched on the Hot Bird 7A/Spainsat flight from Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise, pad ELA3. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Skynet 5A/Insat 4B — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Skynet 5A/Insat 4B
Ariane 5ECA launched on the Skynet 5A/Insat 4B flight from Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise, pad ELA3. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
ISS 1J/A — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: ISS 1J/A
Station: International Space Station
Space Shuttle launched on the ISS 1J/A flight from NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida, pad LC39A. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
USA 227 [SDS17] — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: USA 227 [SDS17]
Delta 4M+(4,2) launched on the USA 227 [SDS17] flight from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida, pad SLC37B. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Starlink-22 (N21) — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Starlink-22 (N21)
Falcon 9 (FT5) launched on the Starlink-22 (N21) flight from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida, pad LC40. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Shiyan 9 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Shiyan 9
Chang Zheng 7A launched on the Shiyan 9 flight from Wenchang Space Center, Hainan, pad LC201. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.
Starlink-147 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Starlink-147
Falcon 9 (FT5) launched on the Starlink-147 flight from South Base, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, pad SLC4E. Launch vehicle success.
- Jonathan McDowell — General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects (opens in a new tab) — Data from GCAT (J. McDowell, planet4589.org/space/gcat), CC BY 4.0. Adapted into anniversary records.