Space History Explorer

This Day in Space History

Today is June 25 — discover what happened on this date in the history of space exploration.

1992Shuttle

STS-50 microgravity research

Space Shuttle Columbia launched on STS-50, carrying the US Microgravity Laboratory for materials and fluid physics research.

2014Discovery

Rosetta observes comet activity

Rosetta began detecting increasing activity from comet 67P as it approached the Sun, with jets of dust and gas becoming visible.

Data sourced from NASA, ESA, and other space agencies. Events are curated highlights — not exhaustive.