space exploration
/ˌspeɪs ɛksˈplɔːrəʃən/ · space ex-plor-a-tion
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- The act of investigating or examining outer space, often using spacecraft or other technological means. The space agency's latest mission was a major breakthrough in space exploration.
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- The study of the physical properties and phenomena of outer space, including planets, stars, and galaxies. The space exploration team spent years studying the data from the Mars rover.
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- The exploration of outer space for scientific, commercial, or military purposes. The space exploration industry has grown significantly in recent years, with private companies playing a major role.
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Did you know? The first successful space exploration mission was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, with the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.