August 4 in Space History
27 events
Discoverer 28 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Discoverer 28
Thor Agena B launched on the Discoverer 28 flight from Vandenberg AFB, California, pad 75-1-1. Launch failure.
- 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)
OV3-3 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: OV3-3
Scout B launched on the OV3-3 flight from South Vandenberg AFB, California, pad SLC5. 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-847 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-847
Soyuz-U launched on the Kosmos-847 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)
TKS VA No. 009A/P — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: TKS VA No. 009A/P
Proton-K launched on the TKS VA No. 009A/P flight from NIIP-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC81/24. Launch failure.
- 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-1285 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-1285
Molniya 8K78M (2BL) launched on the Kosmos-1285 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Kosmos-1286 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-1286
Tsiklon-2 launched on the Kosmos-1286 flight from NIIP-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC90. 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-1399 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-1399
Soyuz-U launched on the Kosmos-1399 flight from NIIP-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC31. 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)
ECS 2/Telecom 1A — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: ECS 2/Telecom 1A
Ariane 3 launched on the ECS 2/Telecom 1A 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Kosmos-1769 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-1769
Tsiklon-2 launched on the Kosmos-1769 flight from NIIP-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC90. 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 GNIIP, VKS section, Plesetsk, Rossiya, pad LC43/3. 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)
Amazonas — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Amazonas
Proton-M/Briz-M (I) launched on the Amazonas flight from GIK-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC200/39. 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)
Hot Bird 8 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Hot Bird 8
Proton-M/Briz-M (I) launched on the Hot Bird 8 flight from GIK-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC200/39. 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)
Mars Phoenix — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Mars Phoenix
Phoenix was an uncrewed space probe that landed on the surface of Mars on May 25, 2008, and operated until November 2, 2008.
- 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)
- Wikipedia — Phoenix (opens in a new tab) — Adapted from Wikipedia contributors; selected sentences retained and edited for length, reference markers and pronunciation glosses. CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Article and edit history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_(spacecraft) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Timeline of Space Exploration Missions 1957 to 2031 (opens in a new tab)
- NASA — Phoenix (opens in a new tab)
- NASA NSSDCA — Phoenix (opens in a new tab)
Nilesat 201/Rascom — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Nilesat 201/Rascom
Ariane 5ECA launched on the Nilesat 201/Rascom 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)
KL-Beta A,B — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: KL-Beta A,B
Chang Zheng 6 launched on the KL-Beta A,B flight from Taiyuan weixing fashe zhongxin, pad LC16. 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)
Guomang — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Guomang
Chang Zheng 4B launched on the Guomang flight from Taiyuan weixing fashe zhongxin, pad LC9. 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)
Antipodean Adventure — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Antipodean Adventure
Electron launched on the Antipodean Adventure 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)
SBIRS GEO-6 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: SBIRS GEO-6
Atlas V 421 (G1) launched on the SBIRS GEO-6 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)
CSSHQ — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: CSSHQ
Chang Zheng 2F (T) launched on the CSSHQ 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)
Danuri — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Danuri
The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), officially Danuri, is South Korea's first lunar mission.
- 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)
- Wikipedia — Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (Danuri) (opens in a new tab) — Adapted from Wikipedia contributors; selected sentences retained and edited for length, reference markers and pronunciation glosses. CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Article and edit history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Pathfinder_Lunar_Orbiter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Timeline of Space Exploration Missions 1957 to 2031 (opens in a new tab)
- NASA — Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (Danuri) (opens in a new tab)
- NASA NSSDCA — Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (Danuri) (opens in a new tab)
NS-22 — private and commercial crew participation
Category: Human Spaceflight ActivitiesType: Private astronaut or space tourist flight
Mission: NS-22 · Programme: New Shepard
Role: Space tourist
6 participants; see description and linked people.
- Blue Origin (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on Blue Origin. Original source retains its rights.
Starlink-186 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Starlink-186
Falcon 9 (FT5) launched on the Starlink-186 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. (CC BY 4.0)
Cygnus NG-21 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Cygnus NG-21
Falcon 9 (FT5) launched on the Cygnus NG-21 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)
Starlink-291 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Starlink-291
Falcon 9 (FT5) launched on the Starlink-291 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)
WHDW 07 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: WHDW 07
Chang Zheng 12 launched on the WHDW 07 flight from Hainan Shangye Hangtian Fashe Chang (Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site), 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)
WHDW 23 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: WHDW 23
Chang Zheng 8A launched on the WHDW 23 flight from Hainan Shangye Hangtian Fashe Chang (Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site), 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)
Starlink-414 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Starlink-414
Falcon 9 (FT5) launched on the Starlink-414 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. (CC BY 4.0)