World Space Week: From Astronauts to Paying Tourists, a Look at Countries that Have Sent Humans to Space

World Space Week: From astronauts to paying tourists, a look at countries that have sent humans to space

Today, more than 80 countries have successfully placed satellites in orbit, while people from more than 50 countries have travelled to space.

Which countries have sent people to space?

At least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space, from career astronauts to paying tourists.

World Space Week 2026: Which Countries Have Sent People to Space? Check First Astronauts, Space Travellers, Women in Space & Future Missions

It started with Yuri Gagarin’s journey into space and commercial spaceflights that became increasingly popular over the years. Read for more details.