2002 in spaceflight

This article outlines notable events occurring in 2002 in spaceflight, including major launches and EVAs.

2002 in spaceflight
Soyuz TMA-1, the first Soyuz-TMA spacecraft, approaches the International Space Station in November
Orbital launches
First16 January
Last29 December
Total65
Successes60
Failures5
Catalogued62
National firsts
Satellite Algeria
Space traveller South Africa
Rockets
Maiden flightsAriane 5ECA
Atlas IIIB
Atlas V 401
Delta IV-M+ (4,2)
H-IIA 2024
Kaituozhe-1
RetirementsAriane 4 42L
Ariane 4 42P
Atlas IIA
Crewed flights
Orbital7
Total travellers40

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