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

Big science – Term used to describe a series of changes in science occurred in industrial nations
Exploration – Act of traveling and searching for resources or for information about the land or space itself
High tech – Most advanced technology available
Space – Void between celestial bodies
Spaceflight – Flight into or through outer space

Lunar (the Moon)

Sun

Mercury

Venus

Mars

Outer Solar System

Beyond the Solar System

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 – Long-term human presence requires to be spacefaring
Space vehicle – Combination of launch vehicle and spacecraft
- Launch vehicle – Rocket used to carry an object 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

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