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277 satellites and probes
SpacecraftLaunchOperatorLaunch vehicle
M-CubedOctober 28, 2011University of MichiganDelta II
M-Cubed-2December 6, 2013University of MichiganAtlas V 501
M6PApril 1, 2019Kongsberg NanoAvionicsPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle-QL
MABESAugust 12, 1986National Space Development AgencyH-I
MagellanMagellanMay 4, 1989Jet Propulsion LaboratorySpace Shuttle
Magion 1Magion 1October 24, 1978—Kosmos-3M
Magion 2Magion 2September 28, 1989—Tsyklon-3
Magion 3Magion 3December 18, 1991—Tsyklon-3
Magion 4Magion 4August 2, 1995—Molniya-M
Magion 5Magion 5August 29, 1996—Molniya-M
MAGNAROOctober 12, 2022Nagoya UniversityEpsilon
MAGNARO-II TigrisApril 23, 2026Nagoya UniversityElectron
Magnetic Storm Satellite (MSS)January 1, 2000——
Magnetospheric Multiscale 1March 13, 2015National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAtlas V 421
Magnetospheric Multiscale 2March 13, 2015National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAtlas V 421
Magnetospheric Multiscale 3March 13, 2015National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAtlas V 421
Magnetospheric Multiscale 4March 13, 2015National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAtlas V 421
MagnumAugust 3, 1965United States Air ForceAtlas SLV-3 Agena-D
MAGPIE2029ispace EUROPE S.A.—
MagSatMagSatOctober 30, 1979—Scout G-1
MahdaJanuary 28, 2024—Simorgh
Malligyong-1 #1May 30, 2023National Aerospace Development AdministrationChŏllima-1
Malligyong-1 #2August 23, 2023National Aerospace Development AdministrationChŏllima-1
Malligyong-1 #3November 21, 2023National Aerospace Development AdministrationChŏllima-1
Malligyong-1-1 #1May 27, 2024National Aerospace Development AdministrationNorth Korean kerolox space launch vehicle
Mandrake 2 AbleJune 30, 2021—Falcon 9
Mandrake 2 BakerJune 30, 2021—Falcon 9
MANTISNovember 11, 2023—Falcon 9
MaqSat-BOctober 30, 1997ArianespaceAriane 5G
MaqSat-HOctober 30, 1997ArianespaceAriane 5G
MarCO-AMarCO-AMay 5, 2018Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas V 401
MarCO-BMarCO-BMay 5, 2018Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas V 401
MARECS 1December 20, 1981European Space AgencyAriane 1
MARECS 2November 10, 1984European Space AgencyAriane 3
MARECS BSeptember 10, 1982European Space AgencyAriane 1
Mariner 1Mariner 1July 22, 1962Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas-Agena B
Mariner 10Mariner 10November 3, 1973Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas SLV-3D Centaur-D1A
Mariner 2Mariner 2August 27, 1962Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas-Agena B
Mariner 3Mariner 3November 5, 1964National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAtlas-Agena D
Mariner 4Mariner 4November 28, 1964Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas-Agena D
Mariner 5Mariner 5June 14, 1967Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas SLV-3 Agena-D
Mariner 6Mariner 6February 25, 1969Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas-Centaur
Mariner 7Mariner 7March 27, 1969Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas-Centaur
Mariner 8Mariner 8May 9, 1971Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas-Centaur
Mariner 9Mariner 9May 30, 1971Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas SLV-3C Centaur-D
Marisat 1February 19, 1976—Delta 2000
Marisat 2June 10, 1976—Delta 2000
Marisat 3October 14, 1976—Delta 2000
Maritime Monitoring and Messaging Micro-SatelliteJune 22, 2016Canadian Space AgencyPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL
Maroc-TUBSATDecember 10, 2001—Zenit-2
Mars 1Mars 1November 1, 1962—Molniya
Mars 1969AMars 1969AMarch 27, 1969—Proton-K
Mars 1MMars 1MOctober 10, 1960——
Mars 1M No.1Mars 1M No.1October 10, 1960—Molniya
Mars 1M No.2Mars 1M No.2October 14, 1960—Molniya
Mars 2May 19, 1971Soviet UnionProton-K
Mars 2 LanderMay 19, 1971—Proton-K
Mars 2020Mars 2020July 30, 2020National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAtlas V 541
Mars 2M No.522Mars 2M No.522April 2, 1969—Proton-K
Mars 2MV-3 No.1November 4, 1962—Molniya
Mars 2MV-4 No.1October 24, 1962—Molniya
Mars 3May 28, 1971Soviet space programProton-K
Mars 3 LanderMay 28, 1971——
Mars 4Mars 4July 21, 1973NPO LavochkinProton-K
Mars 5Mars 5July 25, 1973NPO LavochkinProton-K
Mars 6Mars 6August 5, 1973—Proton-K
Mars 6 Flyby BusAugust 5, 1973—Proton-K
Mars 7Mars 7August 9, 1973—Proton-K
Mars 94 (Cancelled)September 21, 1994——
Mars 96Mars 96November 16, 1996Roscosmos State CorporationProton-K
Mars 96 PenetratorNovember 16, 1996—Proton-K
Mars 96 Surface StationNovember 16, 1996—Proton-K
Mars Climate OrbiterMars Climate OrbiterDecember 11, 1998National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jet Propulsion LaboratoryDelta II
Mars ExpressMars ExpressJune 2, 2003European Space AgencySoyuz-FG
Mars Global SurveyorMars Global SurveyorNovember 7, 1996National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDelta II
Mars HopeMars HopeJuly 19, 2020Mohammed bin Rashid Space CentreH-IIA
Mars ObserverMars ObserverSeptember 25, 1992Jet Propulsion LaboratoryCommercial Titan III
Mars Orbiter MissionMars Orbiter MissionNovember 5, 2013Indian Space Research OrganisationPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL
Mars PathfinderMars PathfinderDecember 4, 1996National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Jet Propulsion LaboratoryDelta II
Mars Polar LanderMars Polar LanderJanuary 3, 1999Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDelta II
Mars Reconnaissance OrbiterMars Reconnaissance OrbiterAugust 12, 2005Jet Propulsion LaboratoryAtlas V 401
Mars Science LaboratoryMars Science LaboratoryNovember 26, 2011National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAtlas V 541
Mars Surveyor 2001 RoverApril 5, 2001—Delta II
Mars7FlybyBusAugust 9, 1973—Proton-K
MARScomDecember 10, 2006United States Naval AcademySpace Shuttle
Martian Moons eXplorationMartian Moons eXplorationOctober 19, 2026Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyH3 Launch Vehicle
MaSat-1February 13, 2012Budapest University of Technology and EconomicsVega
MASCOTDecember 3, 2014—H-IIA
MATSNovember 4, 2022OHB SwedenElectron
MAVENMAVENNovember 18, 2013Lockheed Martin SpaceAtlas V 401
Max Valier SatJune 23, 2017—Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL
Maya-1Maya-1June 29, 2018University of the Philippines DilimanFalcon 9 Full Thrust
Maya-2February 20, 2021University of the Philippines DilimanAntares
Maya-3August 29, 2021University of the Philippines DilimanFalcon 9 Block 5
Maya-4August 29, 2021University of the Philippines DilimanFalcon 9 Block 5
Maya-5June 5, 2023University of the Philippines DilimanFalcon 9 Block 5
Maya-6June 5, 2023University of the Philippines DilimanFalcon 9 Block 5
MayakJuly 14, 2017—Soyuz-2.1a
MayflowerDecember 8, 2010—Falcon 9
Mazaalai (satellite)June 3, 2017—Falcon 9
MDS-1February 4, 2002—H-IIA
MEASAT-1January 12, 1996MEASAT Satellite SystemsAriane 44L
MEASAT-2November 13, 1996MEASAT Satellite SystemsAriane 44L
MEASAT-3December 11, 2006MEASAT Satellite SystemsProton-M
MEASAT-3aJune 21, 2009MEASAT Satellite SystemsZenit-3SLB
MEASAT-3bSeptember 11, 2014MEASAT Satellite SystemsAriane 5 ECA
MEASAT-3dJune 22, 2022MEASAT Satellite SystemsAriane 5 ECA
Megha-TropiquesMegha-TropiquesOctober 12, 2011Indian Space Research OrganisationPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle-CA
MegsatSeptember 26, 2000—Dnepr
MegSatApril 28, 1999—Kosmos-3M
Mengtian experiment moduleMengtian experiment moduleOctober 31, 2022China National Space AdministrationLong March 5B
MenutMenutJanuary 3, 2023Institute of Space Studies of CataloniaFalcon 9 Block 5
Merah Putih 2February 20, 2024TelkomsatFalcon 9 Block 5
Mercury Magnetospheric OrbiterMercury Magnetospheric OrbiterOctober 20, 2018Sagamihara CampusAriane 5 ECA
Mercury Planetary OrbiterMercury Planetary OrbiterOctober 20, 2018European Space Operations CentreAriane 5 ECA
Mercury-Atlas 6Mercury-Atlas 6February 20, 1962National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSM-65D Atlas
Mercury-Atlas 7Mercury-Atlas 7May 24, 1962National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSM-65D Atlas
Mercury-Atlas 8Mercury-Atlas 8October 3, 1962National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSM-65D Atlas
Mercury-Atlas 9Mercury-Atlas 9May 15, 1963National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSM-65D Atlas
Mercury-Redstone 3Mercury-Redstone 3May 5, 1961National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMercury-Redstone Launch Vehicle
Mercury-Redstone 4Mercury-Redstone 4July 21, 1961National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMercury-Redstone Launch Vehicle
Meridian 1December 24, 2006Russian Space ForcesSoyuz-2.1a
Meridian 2May 21, 2009Russian Space ForcesSoyuz-2.1a
Meridian 3November 2, 2010Russian Space ForcesSoyuz-2.1a
Meridian 4May 4, 2011Russian Space ForcesSoyuz-2.1a
Meridian 5December 23, 2011—Soyuz-2.1b
Meridian 6November 14, 2012—Soyuz-2.1a
Meridian 7October 30, 2014—Soyuz-2.1a
Meridian-M 10March 22, 2022—Soyuz-2.1a
Meridian-M 11April 3, 2026—Soyuz-2.1a
Meridian-M 8July 30, 2019—Soyuz-2.1a
Meridian-M 9February 20, 2020—Soyuz-2.1a
MEROPEJuly 26, 2006—Dnepr
MESAT1July 4, 2024——
MESSENGERMESSENGERAugust 3, 2004Applied Physics Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDelta II
Meteor 1-10December 29, 1971—Vostok-2M
Meteor 1-2October 6, 1969—Vostok-2M
Meteor 1-3March 17, 1970—Vostok-2M
Meteor-1 1Meteor-1 1March 26, 1969—Vostok-2M
Meteor-3M No.1Meteor-3M No.1December 10, 2001Roscosmos State CorporationZenit-2
Meteor-M No.1Meteor-M No.1September 17, 2009Roscosmos State CorporationSoyuz-2.1b
Meteor-M No.2-1Meteor-M No.2-1November 28, 2017—Soyuz-2.1b
Meteor-M No.2-1Meteor-M No.2-1July 8, 2014—Soyuz-2.1b
Meteor-M No.2-2July 5, 2019—Soyuz-2.1b
Meteoroid Technology SatelliteMeteoroid Technology SatelliteAugust 13, 1972National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationScout D-1
Meteosat 1Meteosat 1November 23, 1977European Space AgencyDelta 2000
Meteosat 10Meteosat 10July 5, 2012EUMETSATAriane 5 ECA
Meteosat 11Meteosat 11July 15, 2015EUMETSATAriane 5 ECA
Meteosat 12Meteosat 12December 13, 2022EUMETSATAriane 5 ECA+
Meteosat 13Meteosat 13July 1, 2025EUMETSATFalcon 9 Block 5
Meteosat 14Meteosat 14August 27, 2026EUMETSATAriane 62
Meteosat 2Meteosat 2June 19, 1981European Space AgencyAriane 1
Meteosat 3Meteosat 3June 15, 1988European Space AgencyAriane 44LP
Meteosat 4Meteosat 4March 6, 1989European Space AgencyAriane 44LP
Meteosat 5Meteosat 5March 2, 1991EUMETSAT, European Space AgencyAriane 44LP
Meteosat 6Meteosat 6November 20, 1993EUMETSAT, European Space AgencyAriane 44LP
Meteosat 7Meteosat 7September 2, 1997EUMETSATAriane 44LP
Meteosat 8Meteosat 8August 28, 2002EUMETSATAriane 5G
Meteosat 9Meteosat 9December 21, 2005EUMETSATAriane 5GS
Methane Remote Sensing Lidar MissionMethane Remote Sensing Lidar Mission2028German Aerospace Center, CNES—
MethaneSATMarch 4, 2024Environmental Defense FundFalcon 9 Block 5
MetOp-AMetOp-AOctober 19, 2006EUMETSATSoyuz-2.1a
MetOp-BMetOp-BSeptember 17, 2012EUMETSATSoyuz-2.1a
MetOp-CMetOp-CNovember 7, 2018EUMETSATSoyuz-2.1b
MetOp-SG-A1MetOp-SG-A1August 13, 2025EUMETSATAriane 62
MEV-1October 9, 2019SpaceLogisticsProton-M
MEV-2August 15, 2020SpaceLogisticsAriane 5 ECA+
MEXSAT-1May 16, 2015Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and TransportationProton-M
MEXSAT-3December 19, 2012Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and TransportationAriane 5 ECA
MICE-1November 28, 2025—Falcon 9
Michibiki 1September 11, 2010National Space Policy Secretariat, Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyH-IIA
Michibiki 1RMichibiki 1ROctober 26, 2021National Space Policy SecretariatH-IIA
Michibiki 2Michibiki 2June 1, 2017National Space Policy SecretariatH-IIA
Michibiki 3Michibiki 3August 19, 2017National Space Policy SecretariatH-IIA
Michibiki 4Michibiki 4October 9, 2017National Space Policy SecretariatH-IIA
Michibiki 5Michibiki 5December 22, 2025National Space Policy SecretariatH3 Launch Vehicle
Michibiki 6Michibiki 6February 2, 2025National Space Policy SecretariatH3 Launch Vehicle
Michibiki 7Michibiki 7August 10, 2026National Space Policy SecretariatH3 Launch Vehicle
MicroCarbMicroCarbJuly 26, 2025CNESVega C
MicroDragonJanuary 18, 2019—Epsilon
Microsat 1July 17, 1991Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPegasus
Microsat 2July 17, 1991Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPegasus
Microsat 3July 17, 1991Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPegasus
Microsat 4July 17, 1991Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPegasus
Microsat 5July 17, 1991Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPegasus
Microsat 6July 17, 1991Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPegasus
Microsat 7July 17, 1991Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyPegasus
Microsat-1Microsat-1August 29, 1996Regional University of Cordoba IUAMolniya-M
Microsat-RMicrosat-RJanuary 24, 2019Defence Research and Development OrganisationPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL
Microsat-TDMicrosat-TDJanuary 12, 2018Indian Space Research OrganisationPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL
MicroSCOPEApril 25, 2016CNESSoyuz-2.1a
Microvariability and Oscillations of StarsJune 30, 2003Canadian Space Agency, Microsat Systems Canada Inc.Rokot
MIDAS 1MIDAS 1February 26, 1960United States Air ForceAtlas-Agena A
MIDAS 10June 9, 1966—Atlas SLV-3 Agena-D
MIDAS 11August 19, 1966—Atlas SLV-3 Agena-D
MIDAS 12October 5, 1966—Atlas SLV-3 Agena-D
MIDAS 2MIDAS 2May 24, 1960United States Air ForceAtlas-Agena A
MIDAS 3July 12, 1961United States Air ForceAtlas-Agena B
MIDAS 4October 21, 1961United States Air ForceAtlas-Agena B
MIDAS 5April 9, 1962United States Air ForceAtlas-Agena B
MIDAS 7May 9, 1963United States Air ForceAtlas-Agena B
MIDAS 9July 19, 1963United States Air ForceAtlas-Agena B
Midcourse Space ExperimentMidcourse Space ExperimentApril 24, 1996—Delta II
MidSTAR-1MidSTAR-1March 9, 2007—Atlas V 401
MightySat-1MightySat-1December 4, 1998Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Test ProgramSpace Shuttle
MightySat-2.1MightySat-2.1July 19, 2000Space Test ProgramMinotaur I
Mikhailo LomonosovMikhailo LomonosovApril 28, 2016Lomonosov Moscow State UniversitySoyuz-2.1a
MilaniOctober 7, 2024European Space AgencyFalcon 9 Block 5
MILStar 1February 7, 1994—Titan IV
MILStar 2November 6, 1995—Titan IV
MILStar 3April 30, 1999—Titan IV
MILStar 5January 16, 2002—Titan IV
MILStar 6April 8, 2003—Titan IV
MIMOSAJune 30, 2003—Rokot
MinairóApril 15, 2023—Falcon 9 Block 5
Minerva II Rover-1ADecember 3, 2014—H-IIA
Minerva II Rover-1BDecember 3, 2014—H-IIA
Minerva II Rover-2December 3, 2014—H-IIA
Miniature X-ray Solar Spectrometer CubeSat (MinXSS)Miniature X-ray Solar Spectrometer CubeSat (MinXSS)December 6, 2015University of Colorado BoulderAtlas V 401
Minisat 01April 21, 1997Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial Esteban TerradasPegasus
Minisatellite Italiano di Technologia AvanzataJuly 15, 2000Italian Space AgencyKosmos-3M
MirMirFebruary 19, 1986—Proton-K
MIR-Sat 1June 3, 2021—Falcon 9
MirandaMarch 9, 1974—Scout D-1
Mission Extension Pod-1July 21, 2026SpaceLogisticsFalcon 9 Block 5
Mission Extension Pod-2July 21, 2026SpaceLogisticsFalcon 9 Block 5
Mission Extension Pod-3July 21, 2026SpaceLogisticsFalcon 9 Block 5
Mission Robotic Vehicle-1Mission Robotic Vehicle-1July 21, 2026SpaceLogisticsFalcon 9 Block 5
Misty 1February 28, 1990National Reconnaissance OfficeSpace Shuttle
Misty 2May 22, 1999National Reconnaissance OfficeTitan IV
MitsubaOctober 12, 2022—Epsilon
MK-1TSDecember 24, 2004—Tsyklon-3
MKA PN2July 8, 2014—Soyuz-2.1b
MKA-FKI 1July 22, 2012—Soyuz-FG
Mobile Broadcasting SatelliteMarch 13, 2004Agility Beyond SpaceAtlas IIIA
Mohammed VI - ANovember 8, 2017Royal Centre for Remote SensingVega
Mohammed VI - BMohammed VI - BNovember 21, 2018Royal Centre for Remote SensingVega
Molniya 1- 1April 23, 1965—Molniya
Molniya 1- 2October 14, 1965—Molniya
Molniya 1-11April 11, 1969—Molniya-M
Molniya 1-3Molniya 1-3April 25, 1966—Molniya
Molniya 1-88December 14, 1994——
Molniya-1 No.2June 4, 1964—Molniya
Monitor-EAugust 26, 2005—Rokot
Mono-NikkoApril 23, 2026Di-Nikko EngineeringElectron
Moon Impact ProbeMoon Impact ProbeOctober 22, 2008Indian Space Research OrganisationPolar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Morelos 1Morelos 1June 17, 1985—Space Shuttle
Morelos 2Morelos 2November 27, 1985—Space Shuttle
Morelos 3October 2, 2015Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and TransportationAtlas V 421
MOS-1February 19, 1987National Space Development AgencyN-II
MOS-1bFebruary 7, 1990—H-I
MOVE-IIDecember 3, 2018—Falcon 9
MOVE-IIDecember 3, 2018Technical University of MunichFalcon 9 Block 5
Mozhayets-5October 27, 2005—Kosmos-3M
Mołnia 1-4October 20, 1966—Molniya
MRC-100June 12, 2023—Falcon 9 Block 5
MSAT 1April 20, 1996—Ariane 42P
MSTI-1MSTI-1November 21, 1992Ballistic Missile Defense OrganizationScout G-1
MSTI-2MSTI-2May 9, 1994United States Air ForceScout G-1
MSTI-3May 17, 1996Space Systems CommandPegasus-H
MTCUBEMTCUBEJuly 5, 2019—Soyuz-2.1b
MTSat-1MTSat-1November 15, 1999Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and TourismH-II
MTSat-1RMTSat-1RFebruary 26, 2005Japan Meteorological Agency, Japan Civil Aviation BureauH-IIA
MTSat-2February 18, 2006Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, Japan Meteorological AgencyH-IIA
MUBLCOMMUBLCOMMay 18, 1999United States Army Communications-Electronics CommandPegasus-XL
Multi Research Payload VehicleSeptember 2, 1965United States Air ForceThor-Agena D
Multi-Application Survivable TetherApril 17, 2007—Dnepr
Multispectral Thermal ImagerMarch 12, 2000National Nuclear Security Administration, Space Test ProgramMinotaur-C
MuninNovember 21, 2000—Delta II
MUOS 1MUOS 1February 24, 2012—Atlas V 551
MUOS 2July 19, 2013—Atlas V 551
MUOS 3MUOS 3January 21, 2015—Atlas V 551
MUOS 4September 2, 2015—Atlas V 551
MUOS 5MUOS 5June 24, 2016—Atlas V 551
Musket BallAugust 7, 1971—Atlas E/F
MyojoFebruary 3, 1994National Space Development AgencyH-II
Máni2029University of Copenhagen—