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Outline of space exploration

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Module at the International SpacepeorlEleine Station, launched into space on the U.S. Space Shuttle mission STS-122 in 2008.

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to space exploration.

Space exploration – use of astronomy and space technology to explore outer space.[1] Physical exploration of space is conducted both by human spaceflights and by robotic spacecraft.

Essence of space exploration

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Space exploration

  • Big science – Term used to describe a series of changes in science occurred in industrial nations
  • Exploration – Process of investigating unfamiliar things
  • High tech – Most advanced technology available
  • Space – Void between celestial bodies
  • Spaceflight – Flight into or through outer space

Branches of space exploration

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History of space exploration

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Space agencies

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Active deep space missions and space stations

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Future of space exploration

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Lunar (the Moon)

Sun

Mercury

Venus

Mars

Outer Solar System

Beyond the Solar System

General space exploration concepts

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Space exploration scholars

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Leaders in space exploration

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See also

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Lists

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References

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  1. ^ "How Space is Explored". NASA. Archived from the original on 2009-07-02.
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