exploration of space

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• Space exploration — is the use of astronomy and space technology to explore outer space. [cite web | url = http://adc.gsfc.nasa.gov/adc/education/space ex/exploration.html | title = How Space is Explored | publisher = NASA] Physical exploration of space is conducted …   Wikipedia

• Space science — is an all encompassing term that describes all of the various science fields that are concerned with the study of the Universe, generally also meaning excluding the Earth and outside of the Earth s atmosphere . Originally, all of these fields… …   Wikipedia

• space race — space race, the former competition between the Soviet Union and the United States for first place in the exploration of outer space. * * * n. the space race the competition between nations regarding achievements in the field of space exploration… …   Useful english dictionary

• space science — space scientist. any of the sciences involved in space travel or the exploration of space, as space medicine. [1975 80] * * * space science, 1. any science or branch of science dealing with outer space, such as astronautics or space medicine. 2.… …   Useful english dictionary

• space science — space scientist. any of the sciences involved in space travel or the exploration of space, as space medicine. [1975 80] * * * …   Universalium

• space science — space′ sci ence n. ars any of the sciences involved in space travel or the exploration of space • Etymology: 1975–80 space′ sci entist, n …   From formal English to slang

• space age — ► NOUN (the space age) ▪ the era starting when the exploration of space became possible. ► ADJECTIVE (space age) ▪ very modern; technologically advanced …   English terms dictionary

• space exploration — Investigation of the universe beyond Earth s atmosphere by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft. Study of the use of rockets for spaceflight began early in the 20th century. Germany s research on rocket propulsion in the 1930s led to… …   Universalium

• Space colonization — Artist Les Bossinas 1989 concept of Mars mission Space colonization (also called space settlement, space humanization, or space habitation) is the concept of permanent human habitation outside of Earth. Although hypothetical at the present time,… …   Wikipedia

• Exploration of the Moon — Apollo 12 lunar module Intrepid prepares to descend towards the surface of the Moon. NASA photo. The physical exploration of the Moon began when Luna 2, a space probe launched by the Soviet Union, made an impact on the surface of the Moon on …   Wikipedia

• Space Exploration Alliance — On June 3, 2004, thirteen of the United States premier space advocacy groups, industry associations and space policy organizations teamed up to form an umbrella organization known as the Space Exploration Alliance. The primary purpose of the SEA… …   Wikipedia