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The Goddard
The very first rocket, created by Robert H. Goddard. This rocket was an U.S. rocket that ran on liquid fuel. -
The V-2
This rocket is a German rocket, created by scientist Wernher von Braun. The V-2 was 46 feet and weighed about 27,000 pounds. Also able to carry warheads 500 miles. -
R-7 Soyuz
Most recongizable Russian rocket. Is 1/7 space boosters -
Atlas Family
Has deep roots like the Delta Family. Used to carried 4 astronauts before in its past. Also used in many scientific space topics. (Commercial, Military, Scientific things, etc.) -
Mercury Redstone
The first manned rocket. Having 7 pilots on board. Failed to launch after crashing back into earth. -
The R-7 Sputnik
An orbital satellite launched during the Soviet Union time period. Started a wide world spread talk. This was the being of the time period the "Space Age". -
The U.S. First Satellite
The U.S. decided to join the satellite business and was able to successfully launch their own satellite; they called the satellite Explorer 1. -
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X-15
An experimental spacecraft, but only flew to the beginning of space. Broke many records. Neil Armstrong was 1 out of the 12 pilots to test it. -
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The Titan Rockets
Launched different capsules, including Gemini, Vikings, and Voyager. Even launched orbits. -
Delta Family
Most versitile of commercial and military payload launch rockets. Recorded more than 325 successful launches; 95% rate. -
Black Brant Sounding Rocket
Canada uses these rockets but this rocket has been used ever since 1961. Has had over 800 successful launches. -
Vostok 1 Space Capsule
A man named Yuri Gagarin traveled 1 orbit aroun earth. The height that was reach was 315 kilometers. Yuri ejected himself out of the rocket and parachuted 6,100 meters (20,000 feet) to the ground safetly, -
Mercury Capsule
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. first astronaut to stay in orbit for nearly at least 4 hours and 55 minutes. -
Saturn V
110.6 meters tall (363 feet tall) Contain 3 stages to its entire structure. President John F. Kennedy addressed Congress and challenged america or NASA in general to create a better rocket. In this case Saturn V was created. -
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Gemini Space Capsule
Used on Titan missiles. 10 Gemini capsules were launched. -
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Enterprise
Gene Roddenberry created the movie Star Trek. Became so popular first orbital space vehicle tester was named Enterprise. -
Apollo Space Capsule
Neil Armstrong and Edwin B. Aldrin Jr. first 2 men to step foot on the moon. -
Vikings Space Capsule
Used on the Titan missile. Transported out to mars. -
The Voyager Space Capsule
Used with a Titan missile. Launched to the outer solar system. -
The Dragon
The first orbital spacecraft launched and recovered by a private company. A French, two-staged rocket -
The Falcon Family
This family of rockets is suppose to meet multiple requirements, for different missions. Basically is other words each rocket has a different purpose. *The picture is one of the Falcon Family rockets). -
Skylab
U.S. launches first space station called Skylab. -
Saturn IB
68 meters (224 feet) sometimes referenced as "milk stool". Used to carry out some Apollo missions. -
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Pegasus Launch Vehicle
A winged launch vehicle. Launched many orbits. After 135 missions, the launch vehicle came to an end. -
SpaceShipOne Private Spaceship
The first private spaceship to reach a height above 100 kilometers. (62 miles.)
