Peter M Pelica

National Space Centre

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Welcome
Welcome
Soyuz
Soyuz
Soyuz
Soyuz
NASA Training Spacesuit
NASA Training Spacesuit
Sokol KV-2
Sokol KV-2
Apollo Constant Wear Garment
Apollo Constant Wear Garment
EVA Spacesuit from 'The Martian'
EVA Spacesuit from 'The Martian'
Orlan DMA
Orlan DMA
International Space Station model
International Space Station model
Voyager
Voyager
Low-angle view looking up at two rockets displayed inside a modern museum hall. The white PGM-17 Thor missile with a U.S. Air Force roundel and bold lettering stands on the right, while a reflective metallic rocket rises beside it. Steel beams and a bright ceiling structure frame the towering missiles.
PGM-17 Thor Able
METEOSAT-7
METEOSAT-7
Laika
Laika
About the author
Peter M Pelica

Hi, I'm Peter.

I'm a software engineer who enjoys building things, writing about odd technical problems, and photographing wildlife.

Feel free to explore my tech ramblings and animal photos – or browse all stories.

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