Spacecraft of the World

Description

Human-rated spacecraft are vehicles designed to transport people into space. They come in various shapes and sizes, and have played a crucial role in our exploration of the cosmos. In this infographic poster, we’ll take a look at some of the most notable human-rated spacecraft used to date and compare them based on their key features and capabilities.

First up, we have the Mercury spacecraft. Developed by NASA in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Mercury spacecraft was the first spacecraft designed specifically for human spaceflight. It was small and spartan, with room for just one astronaut and enough life support to keep them alive for a few days. Despite its limited capabilities, the Mercury spacecraft played a crucial role in paving the way for future space exploration.

Next, we have the Gemini spacecraft. Also developed by NASA, the Gemini spacecraft was larger and more advanced than the Mercury spacecraft. It had room for two astronauts and was equipped with a variety of systems to support longer duration missions, including a life support system, an environmental control system, and a propulsion system. The Gemini spacecraft played a key role in preparing NASA for the Apollo missions to the Moon.

The Apollo spacecraft is perhaps the most well-known human-rated spacecraft in history. Developed by NASA in the 1960s and 1970s, the Apollo spacecraft was designed to transport astronauts to and from the Moon. It was comprised of three main components: the Command Module, the Service Module, and the Lunar Module. The Command Module was the living quarters for the astronauts, while the Service Module contained the spacecraft’s propulsion and life support systems. The Lunar Module was a separate spacecraft that was used to land on the Moon and return to orbit.

In more recent years, we’ve seen the development of the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station (ISS). The Space Shuttle was a reusable spacecraft developed by NASA in the 1970s and 1980s. It was the first spacecraft to be used for multiple missions and was capable of carrying up to seven astronauts to and from low Earth orbit. The ISS, on the other hand, is a habitable space station that has been continuously occupied by humans since 2000. It is a collaboration between multiple space agencies, including NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Russian Federal Space Agency.

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Details:
Two sizes, 18x24in & 24x36in
Printed on high quality archival, acid-free paper.

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