Impact of Space Launch on Humanity: Exploring the History and Envisioning the Future of Space Exploration

This article is about space launches, I build this interactive dashboard available here Space Launch dashboard the source data comes from the web scrapping of Next Space Flight I used the beautiful soup python library to extract all the launches from 1957 to 2023. The complete code is available on GitHub

from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
import requests
import csv
from dataclasses import dataclass



@dataclass
class SpaceLaunch():
    Launch_status : str
    Title : str
    Info : str
    Country : str
    Prog_name : str
    Launch_datetime : str
    Launcher_name : str
    Status : str
    Price : str 
    Liftoff_Thrust : str
    Payload_to_LEO : str
    Payload_to_GTO : str
    Stages : str 
    Strap_ons : str
    Rocket_Height : str 
    Fairing_Diameter : str
    Fairing_Height : str
    Description : str

def web_extract(url):
    html_text = requests.get(url).text
    soup = BeautifulSoup(html_text,'lxml' )
    return soup

def csv_file_handling(file_name, mode,data):
    csv_file = open(file_name,mode)
    csv_writer = csv.writer(csv_file)
    csv_writer.writerow(data)
    csv_file.close()

This section captured all the launches from 1957 to 2023, the countries involved in it and the active vs retired space launched by country.

The preceding section holds a special place in my heart as it expanded my knowledge of space-related topics. The captivating tale of the "Space Race" and its beginnings was truly exhilarating and intriguing. If you share a passion for space exploration, you'll understand my excitement. For those who haven't explored this realm yet, I highly recommend delving into it and indulging in the wonders of space. It's an adventure like no other!

This dashboard comprehensively covers the technical advancements in space launches, India's space journey with ISRO, and the profound impact of private company SpaceX in this domain. Additionally, it provides insights into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), and their significance in the context of space exploration. The dashboard also delves into nanosatellites and the involvement of private companies in this field. All the data presented in this dashboard is extracted from the reliable source nanosats.eu

Discovering "Space Debris" during my exploration of the Space Race was truly eye-opening and introduced me to a completely new aspect of space.

I must acknowledge that this dashboard deviates from conventional corporate-style data analysis; it certainly doesn't adhere to the principle of "less is more." However, my rationale for taking an unconventional approach was rooted in the fact that I initially knew little about space. During my research phase, I encountered numerous captivating concepts, human stories, and instances of nations collaborating, leaving me with an abundance of fascinating information to unpack.

I intended to create a comprehensive resource for individuals like myself, who have always been enthralled by space but lacked the time to delve into its history, significant events, and prospects for hours on end. This dashboard serves as a one-stop-shop for them, providing relevant information to make them feel at ease with the topic after just one read.

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