Historical Events tagged with "science and technology"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
First Launch of the European Vega Rocket
The European Space Agency successfully launched the Vega rocket from Kourou, French Guiana, marking a significant milestone in European access to space. The flight demonstrated Vega's capabilities to carry small payloads into low Earth orbit, thereby providing a new option for satellite launches. Designed primarily for small satellites, Vega has a payload capacity of up to 1,500 kg to a 700 km polar orbit. The launch was an essential step in enhancing Europe’s independent access to space and boosting its competitive edge in the global space market.
Continue ReadingSvetlana Savitskaya's Historic Space Walk
Svetlana Savitskaya, aboard the Salyut 7 space station, made history as the first woman to perform a space walk. During this mission, she spent nearly three hours outside the spacecraft, conducting scientific research and performing maintenance. The event showcased not only her exceptional skills and training as a cosmonaut but also marked a significant milestone in gender equality within space exploration. The mission demonstrated the capabilities of women in roles traditionally dominated by men.
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