December 10 in Space History

27 events

1. 1815 211 years ago

   Ada Lovelace: birth

   Category: Organizations and People › Type: Birth

   • Mathematics
   • Computing

   Role: Mathematician, Computer scientist

   Ada Lovelace: birth.

   • MacTutor History of Mathematics: Ada Lovelace (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on MacTutor History of Mathematics: Ada Lovelace. Original source retains its rights.

2. 1964 62 years ago launch

   Transtage — launch

   Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

   Mission: Transtage

   • Space transportation

   Titan IIIA launched on the Transtage flight from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida, pad LC20. 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)

3. 1965 61 years ago launch

   Kosmos-99 — launch

   Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

   Mission: Kosmos-99

   • Space transportation

   Vostok 8A92 launched on the Kosmos-99 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)

4. 1968 58 years ago launch

   Kosmos-258 — launch

   Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

   Mission: Kosmos-258

   • Space transportation

   Voskhod 11A57 launched on the Kosmos-258 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)

5. 1970 56 years ago launch

   Kosmos-384 — launch

   Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

   Mission: Kosmos-384

   • Space transportation

   Voskhod 11A57 launched on the Kosmos-384 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)

6. 1971 55 years ago launch

   Kosmos-464 — launch

   Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

   Mission: Kosmos-464

   • Space transportation

   Voskhod 11A57 launched on the Kosmos-464 flight from 53-y Nauchno-Issledovatelskiy Ispitatelniy Poligon, 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)

7. 1974 52 years ago launch

   Helios 1 — launch

   Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

   Mission: Helios 1

   • Space transportation

   Titan IIIE launched on the Helios 1 flight from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida, pad LC41. 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)

8. 1977 49 years ago launch

   Soyuz-26 — launch

   Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

   Mission: Soyuz-26

   • Space transportation

   Soyuz-U launched on the Soyuz-26 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)

9. 1980 46 years ago launch

   Kosmos-1226 — launch

   Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

   Mission: Kosmos-1226

   • Space transportation

   Kosmos 11K65M launched on the Kosmos-1226 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. (CC BY 4.0)

10. 1982 44 years ago space policy

    UN adopts resolution 37/92

    Category: Programs, Policy, and Governance › Type: UN resolution or principles

    • Space law
    • International cooperation

    International: UN General Assembly resolution 37/92

    Direct television broadcasting principles: General Assembly adoption.

    • United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law. Original source retains its rights.

11. 1986 40 years ago launch

    Kosmos-1805 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Kosmos-1805

    • Space transportation

    Tsiklon-3 launched on the Kosmos-1805 flight from 53-y Nauchno-Issledovatelskiy Ispitatelniy Poligon, pad LC32/2. 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)

12. 1987 39 years ago launch

    Raduga — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Raduga

    • Space transportation

    Proton-K/DM-2 launched on the Raduga flight from NIIP-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC200/40. 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)

13. 1988 38 years ago launch

    Ekran — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Ekran

    • Space transportation

    Proton-K/DM-2 launched on the Ekran flight from NIIP-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC200/40. 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)

14. 1990 36 years ago launch

    Kosmos-2112 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Kosmos-2112

    • Space transportation

    Kosmos 11K65M launched on the Kosmos-2112 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)

15. 1999 27 years ago launch

    XMM — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: XMM

    • Space transportation

    Ariane 5G launched on the XMM 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)

16. 2001 25 years ago launch

    Meteor-3M — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Meteor-3M

    • Space transportation

    Zenit-2 launched on the Meteor-3M flight from GIK-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC45/1. 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)

17. 2003 23 years ago launch

    Kosmos-2402/2404 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Kosmos-2402/2404

    • Space transportation

    Proton-K/Briz-M launched on the Kosmos-2402/2404 flight from GIK-5, Baykonur, Kazakstan, pad LC81/24. 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)

18. 2004 22 years ago space policy

    UN adopts resolution 59/115

    Category: Programs, Policy, and Governance › Type: UN resolution or principles

    • Space law
    • International cooperation

    International: UN General Assembly resolution 59/115

    Launching State concept: General Assembly adoption.

    • United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary based on United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law. Original source retains its rights.

19. 2006 20 years ago launch

    ISS 12A.1 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: ISS 12A.1

    • Space transportation
    • Space stations

    Station: International Space Station

    Space Shuttle launched on the ISS 12A.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)

20. 2007 19 years ago launch

    USA 198 [SDS16] — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: USA 198 [SDS16]

    • Space transportation

    Atlas V 401 launched on the USA 198 [SDS16] 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)

21. 2008 18 years ago launch

    Ciel 2 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Ciel 2

    • Space transportation

    Proton-M/Briz-M (II) launched on the Ciel 2 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)

22. 2014 12 years ago launch

    Yaogan 25 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Yaogan 25

    • Space transportation

    Chang Zheng 4C launched on the Yaogan 25 flight from Jiuquan Space Center, Nei Monggol Zizhiqu, China, pad LC603. 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)

23. 2016 10 years ago launch

    Fengyun 4-01 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Fengyun 4-01

    • Space transportation

    Chang Zheng 3B (G3) launched on the Fengyun 4-01 flight from Xichang Space Center (Songlin), Sichuan, China, pad LC3. 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)

24. 2017 9 years ago launch

    Alcomsat 1 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Alcomsat 1

    • Space transportation

    Chang Zheng 3B (G2) launched on the Alcomsat 1 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)

25. 2021 5 years ago launch

    SJ6 05 zu — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: SJ6 05 zu

    • Space transportation

    Chang Zheng 4B launched on the SJ6 05 zu flight from Jiuquan Space Center, Nei Monggol Zizhiqu, China, pad LC43/94. 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)

26. 2023 3 years ago launch

    YG-39 05 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: YG-39 05

    • Space transportation

    Chang Zheng 2D launched on the YG-39 05 flight from Xichang Space Center (Songlin), Sichuan, China, pad LC3. 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)

27. 2025 1 year ago launch

    Starlink-339 — launch

    Category: Launches and Flight Tests › Type: Orbital launch

    Mission: Starlink-339

    • Space transportation

    Falcon 9 (FT5) launched on the Starlink-339 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)