Outline of space exploration

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

The European Space Agency's Columbus Module at the International Space Station, launched into space on the U.S. Space Shuttle mission STS-122 in 2008.

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

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

History of space exploration
Main articles: History of space exploration and Timeline of space exploration

Space agencies

Active space missions

Future of space exploration

Lunar (the Moon)

Sun

Mercury

Venus

Mars

Outer Solar System

Beyond the Solar System

General space exploration concepts
  • Astronaut – Person who commands, pilots, or serves as a crew member of a spacecraft
  • Non-rocket spacelaunch – Concepts for launch into space
  • Space and survival – Idea that long-term human presence requires to be spacefaring
  • Space vehicle – Combination of launch vehicle and spacecraft
    • Launch vehicle – Rocket used to carry a spacecraft into space
    • Spacecraft – Vehicle or machine designed to fly in space
  • Spaceflight – Flight into or through outer space
  • Space research – Scientific studies carried out using scientific equipment in outer space

Leaders in space exploration

See also
Lists

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