This comprehensive guide lists 33 Types of Space Missions and explains each mission’s primary objective, typical targets, and whether it’s crewed. Perfect for space enthusiasts, students, and professionals wanting a clear, organized reference to mission categories from crewed launches to robotic probes and sample-return missions.
Explore the complete list of NASA Missions to Mercury — Mariner 10 and MESSENGER — with launch years, mission types, and key achievements. This concise guide shows how Mariner 10 performed the first flybys and how MESSENGER orbited Mercury to map its surface and study its magnetic field.
A complete, authoritative list of all 5 NASA Missions to Uranus, detailing launch year, mission status, and mission type for each entry. This post covers flown missions, proposed concepts, and planned studies, providing concise timelines and key facts so readers can quickly grasp NASA’s past efforts and future prospects for exploring the ice giant.