Astronautic index’s
Launch sites
Explore global spaceports, from Vostochny to Vandenberg and discover key specifications, capabilities, and strategic importance of the world’s most active and emerging launch facilities powering humanity’s journey into orbit and beyond. Updated regularly with new developments and insights into international space infrastructure.
Re-entry vehicles
Discover the world’s leading space re-entry vehicles, from Crew Dragon to Soyuz and Shenzhou. Learn about their design, capabilities, mission profiles, and how they safely return cargo and crew from orbit to Earth. Explore the evolution and future of atmospheric re-entry technology shaping human and robotic spaceflight.Updated regularly with new entries.
Small-lift launch vehicles
Explore the world’s Small-Lift Launch Vehicles. This page offers in-depth insights into the design, performance, and mission roles of rockets capable of delivering up to 2,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit. These compact launch systems are driving the growth of the small satellite market—enabling rapid deployment, responsive launch schedules, and lower-cost access to space for commercial, scientific, and defense applications. Ideal for CubeSats, microsatellites, and technology demonstrations, small-lift vehicles provide targeted and flexible orbital delivery solutions. Featuring technical specifications, historical context, and current operational status, this resource is updated regularly to track the evolving capabilities of global small-lift launch providers.
Medium-lift launch vehicles
Explore the world’s Medium-Lift Launch Vehicles. This page provides detailed insights into the design, performance, and mission profiles of rockets capable of delivering between 2,000 and 20,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit. These versatile vehicles serve a wide range of missions—from launching commercial satellites and scientific payloads to deploying space station cargo and small satellite constellations. As a critical segment of the launch market, medium-lift rockets offer a balance of payload capacity, cost-efficiency, and operational flexibility. Featuring technical specifications, historical milestones, and current operational status, this resource is updated regularly to reflect the dynamic global landscape of medium-lift launch systems.
Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicles
Explore the world’s Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicles. This page provides detailed insights into the design, performance, and mission profiles of rockets capable of delivering over 20,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit. From launching crewed spacecraft and space station modules to supporting lunar and interplanetary missions, these vehicles are the cornerstone of human and robotic exploration beyond Earth. Featuring technical specifications, historical milestones, and current operational status, this resource is updated regularly to reflect the evolving landscape of global heavy-lift capabilities.
Super Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicles
Explore the world’s Super Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicles. This page offers in-depth insights into the design, performance, and mission roles of rockets capable of delivering over 50,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit. These immense launch systems are built for the most ambitious missions, supporting lunar bases, Mars expeditions, and the deployment of large-scale space infrastructure. With unmatched thrust and payload capacity, super heavy-lift vehicles represent the forefront of human and robotic exploration beyond Earth orbit. Featuring technical specifications, design details, and current development status, this resource is updated regularly to reflect the advancing capabilities of global super heavy-lift launch programs.
Space stations
Explore the Space Station Index for key data on past, present, and upcoming orbital platforms. Includes specifications, mission roles, and operational status of stations supporting long-duration research, exploration, and international cooperation in low Earth orbit and beyond.