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    Space science, or the space sciences, are fields of science that are concerned with the study or utilization of outer space. There are several major fields of space science:
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Exobiology
  • Microgravity environment
  • Plasma physics
  • Planetary science (considered a subfield of both Astronomy and Geophysics)
  • Space transport
  • * Rocket
  • * Spacecraft propulsion
  • * Rocket launch technology
  • * Interplanetary travel
  • * Interstellar travel
  • * Astrodynamics
  • Space exploration
  • * Unmanned space missions
  • * Manned space missions
  • Space colonizationIn addition, space sciences impact or are related to many other fields, from the biology of organisms in space environments to the geology of other bodies and planets (astrogeology), as well as nuclear physics in interstellar space and inside stars.

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  • Websites


    Malin Space Science Systems
    Designs, develops, and operates instruments that fly on robotic spacecraft.
    http://www.msss.com/

    NASA Space Science
    The central site for all of NASA's astronomy, planetary, and solar science missions and programs.
    http://spacescience.nasa.gov/

    Science @ NASA
    News and features about NASA research, aimed at the general public. Includes sections on astronomy, space science, beyond rocketry, living in space, earth science, biological and physical sciences.
    http://www.science.nasa.gov/

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