Created in 1946 as 4th State Central Test Range for jet-propelled weapons. First German A-4 rocket launched in October 1947. First Soviet R-1 rocket launched in September 1948
Born in 1907 in Ukraine, Sergei Korolev studied aviation at Odessa construction school. Graduated from Moscow's Bauman High Technical School in 1929. Joined TsAGI in 1931, later became chief of Jet Propulsion Research Group
Players escape to abandoned island after world chaos to start new colony. Must mine resources, build factories, and explore surroundings. Can develop space program and build space station
First Soviet ICBM launched in 1957, largest leap since German A-4. Vehicle had two stages, length 28-31.07 meters, weight 280 tons. Could carry 5,300-5,500 kg thermonuclear warhead with 3-5 megaton power. Achieved 8,500-8,800 km flight range with 2.5-5.0 km accuracy
11th International Conference on Air and Space Technologies in Istanbul. Held in honor of NDU Turkish Air Force Academy's 75th anniversary. Biennial conference organized by National Defence University. Presentations will be given in English
Established in 1999 as part of Chinese government reform drive. State-owned corporation with headquarters in Beijing. Employs 170,000 people by end of 2013. Restructured in 2017 to limited liability state-owned enterprise