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Space history on December 10
27 events
Ada Lovelace: birth
Category: Organizations and PeopleType: Birth
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.
Transtage — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Transtage
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.
Kosmos-99 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-99
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.
Kosmos-258 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-258
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.
Kosmos-384 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-384
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.
Kosmos-464 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-464
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.
Helios 1 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Helios 1
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.
Soyuz-26 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Soyuz-26
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.
Kosmos-1226 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-1226
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.
UN adopts resolution 37/92
Category: Programs, Policy, and GovernanceType: UN resolution or principles
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.
Kosmos-1805 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-1805
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.
Raduga — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Raduga
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.
Ekran — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Ekran
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.
Kosmos-2112 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-2112
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.
XMM — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: XMM
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.
Meteor-3M — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Meteor-3M
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.
Kosmos-2402/2404 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Kosmos-2402/2404
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.
UN adopts resolution 59/115
Category: Programs, Policy, and GovernanceType: UN resolution or principles
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.
ISS 12A.1 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: ISS 12A.1
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.
USA 198 [SDS16] — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: USA 198 [SDS16]
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.
Ciel 2 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Ciel 2
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.
Yaogan 25 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Yaogan 25
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.
Fengyun 4-01 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Fengyun 4-01
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.
Alcomsat 1 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Alcomsat 1
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.
SJ6 05 zu — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: SJ6 05 zu
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.
YG-39 05 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: YG-39 05
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.
Starlink-339 — launch
Category: Launches and Flight TestsType: Orbital launch
Mission: Starlink-339
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.