June 5 in Space History
29 events
Kosmos-163 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-163
Kosmos 11K63 launched on the Kosmos-163 flight from GTsP-4, Kapustin Yar, Volgograd, Rossiya, pad LC86/1. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
KH-8 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: KH-8
Titan IIIB launched on the KH-8 flight from South Vandenberg AFB, California, pad SLC4W. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
OGO 6 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: OGO 6
Thorad SLV-2H Agena D launched on the OGO 6 flight from Vandenberg AFB, California, pad SLC2E. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Kosmos-562 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-562
Kosmos 11K63 launched on the Kosmos-562 flight from 53-y Nauchno-Issledovatelskiy Ispitatelniy Poligon, pad LC133/3. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
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. (CC BY 4.0)
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 LC43/4. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Soyuz T-2 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Soyuz T-2
Soyuz-U launched on the Soyuz T-2 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Superbird A/DFS 1 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Superbird A/DFS 1
Ariane 44L (44L) launched on the Superbird A/DFS 1 flight from Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise, pad ELA2. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Spacelab SLS-1 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Spacelab SLS-1
Space Shuttle launched on the Spacelab SLS-1 flight from NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Florida, pad LC39B. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Intelsat 905 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Intelsat 905
Ariane 44L (44L-3) launched on the Intelsat 905 flight from Centre Spatial Guyanais, Kourou, Guyane Francaise, pad ELA2. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
ISS UF-2 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: ISS UF-2
Station: International Space Station
Space Shuttle launched on the ISS UF-2 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. (CC BY 4.0)
ATV 4 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: ATV 4
Ariane 5ES/ATV launched on the ATV 4 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Kosmos-2505 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-2505
Soyuz-2-1A launched on the Kosmos-2505 flight from 1-y Gosudarstvenniy Ispitatelniy Kosmodrom MO RF, pad LC43/4. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
GSAT-19 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: GSAT-19
GSLV Mk III (a) launched on the GSAT-19 flight from Satish Dhawan Space Ctr, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, India, pad SLP. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Fengyun 2H — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Fengyun 2H
Chang Zheng 3A launched on the Fengyun 2H flight from Xichang Space Center (Songlin), Sichuan, China, pad LC2. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Jilin/JSW — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Jilin/JSW
Chang Zheng 11 (H) launched on the Jilin/JSW flight from Huang Hai CZ-11 launch zone, pad LP1. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Network Effect — 2020 Nebula Award, Best Novel
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
Network Effect (Novel) by Martha WellsAward: Nebula Award — Best NovelRole: Science fiction writer
Network Effect — 2020 Nebula Award, Best Novel (2021-06-05).
- SFWA Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
Open House on Haunted Hill: Best Short Story
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
Open House on Haunted Hill (Short story) by John WiswellAward: Nebula Award — Best Short Story
Open House on Haunted Hill won Best Short Story.
- SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
The Good Place: “Whenever You’re Ready: Ray Bradbury Nebula Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
The Good Place: “Whenever You’re Ready (Television episode) by Michael SchurAward: Ray Bradbury Award — Ray Bradbury Nebula Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation
The Good Place: “Whenever You’re Ready won Ray Bradbury Nebula Award for Outstanding Dramatic Presentation.
- SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
Hades: Best Game Writing
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
Hades (Game) by Greg KasavinAward: Nebula Award — Best Game Writing
Hades won Best Game Writing.
- SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking: Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking (Novel) by T. KingfisherAward: Andre Norton Award — Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking won Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction.
- SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
Two Truths and a Lie: Best Novelette
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
Two Truths and a Lie (Novella) by Sarah PinskerAward: Nebula Award — Best Novelette
Two Truths and a Lie won Best Novelette.
- SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
Ring Shout: Best Novella
Category: Science FictionType: Award win
Ring Shout (Novella) by P. Djèlí ClarkAward: Nebula Award — Best Novella
Ring Shout won Best Novella.
- SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on SFWA: 2020 Nebula Awards. Original source retains its rights.
Shenzhou 14 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Shenzhou 14
Chang Zheng 2F (G) launched on the Shenzhou 14 flight from Jiuquan Space Center, Nei Monggol Zizhiqu, China, pad LC43/91. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Dragon CRS-28 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Dragon CRS-28
Falcon 9 (FT5) launched on the Dragon CRS-28 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Starlink-173 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Starlink-173
Falcon 9 (FT5) launched on the Starlink-173 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Prefire and Ice — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Prefire and Ice
Electron launched on the Prefire and Ice flight from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Onenui Station, Mahia Peninsula, pad LC1B. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Starliner CFT — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Starliner CFT
Atlas V N22 launched on the Starliner CFT flight from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida, pad SLC41. 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. (CC BY 4.0)
WHDW 04 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: WHDW 04
Chang Zheng 6A launched on the WHDW 04 flight from Taiyuan weixing fashe zhongxin, pad lC9A. 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. (CC BY 4.0)