Kids Space Events & History Database
Explore Space. Understand History. Discover the Universe.
A free, school-friendly space database for curious kids, teachers, and classrooms. Find out what is happening in space this week, dive into major historical milestones, and learn about planets, missions, and space weather — all in simple, friendly language.
Featured Event
First Moon Landing
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon while Michael Collins orbited above.
One of humanity's greatest achievements, demonstrating our capability to explore beyond Earth.
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This Week in Space
What is happening in space right now? Launches, discoveries, and space weather — explained simply.
Space History
From Sputnik to Mars rovers — explore the biggest milestones in the story of space exploration.
Space Weather
Solar flares, auroras, and geomagnetic storms — learn what space weather is and how it affects Earth.
Missions & Objects
Browse planets, moons, missions, rovers, telescopes, and astronauts in our space database.
Earth 3D
Spin an interactive 3D Earth model and discover how its protective layers defend all life from solar energy.
For Schools
Classroom guides, teacher info, and how to use this database for learning.
Training & Camps
Space camps, online STEM programs, and competitions to help kids train like astronauts.
History Highlights
View all- 1957Space Exploration
Sputnik 1 Launched
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. This 58-cm diameter sphere transmitted radio signals for 21 days and orbited Earth every 96 minutes.
- 1961Space Exploration
First Human in Space
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into outer space aboard Vostok 1. His single orbit lasted 108 minutes.
- 1969Moon Exploration
First Moon Landing
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon while Michael Collins orbited above.
- 1971Mars Exploration
First Mars Orbit
Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet when it arrived at Mars. It mapped 85% of the Martian surface.
For Teachers & Schools
This database is designed to support classroom learning about space science, history, and Earth & space weather. All content comes from trusted public sources like NASA and NOAA. No sign-ups, no ads, and no tracking — just space knowledge for curious minds.
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