Evolution of Space
Exploration
Presented by: Avijeet Sheel
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Registration NO. : 22040495005
Semester : 5th
Subject : General Proficiency/ Saminar
Introduction
Space exploration is one of humanity's
greatest achievements.
Objective: Explore milestones, impacts,
and the future of space exploration.
In this we will observe
What is space exploration.
Why we need to explore the
space.
The history and future of space.
Early Beginnings
• Ancient Observations:
Celestial studies for
timekeeping and
navigation.
• Modern Astronomy:
Galileo’s telescope,
Newton’s laws of
motion.
The Space Race (1950s–
1970s)
• Cold War rivalry
between USA and USSR.
• Milestones: Sputnik 1,
Yuri Gagarin, Apollo 11
Moon landing.
Expansion of Space
Programs
Space Stations:
Salyut 1 and ISS.
• Space Shuttle
Program: Reusable
spacecraft.
• Hubble Telescope:
Deep space
observation.
Space Exploration in
the 21st Century
• - Mars Rovers: Spirit, Opportunity,
Perseverance.
• - Private Companies: SpaceX, Blue Origin,
Virgin Galactic.
• - Chandrayaan-3 and New Horizons.
Benefi ts of Space
Exploration
• - Technology: GPS, communication satellites.
• - Science: Understanding planets, black holes.
• - Inspiration: Global collaboration and
innovation.
Challenges in Space
Exploration
• - High costs and infrastructure needs.
• - Safety risks and space debris.
• - Ethical concerns: Planetary colonization.
Future of Space
Exploration
• - Artemis Program: Returning to the Moon.
• - Human missions to Mars and beyond.
• - Exploring habitable exoplanets.
Conclusion
• - Space exploration reflects human curiosity
and resilience.
• - It improves life on Earth and inspires future
generations.
• - “The sky is not the limit; it’s just the
beginning.”
Q&A Session
• Feel free to ask questions or share
your thoughts on space
exploration!