List of basic space exploration topics

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Space exploration is the physical exploration of outer space by both manned and unmanned spacecraft. The development of large liquid-fueled rocket engines during the early 20th century allowed space exploration to become a practical possibility; it is distinct from the earth-based observation of outer space, known as astronomy, which has occurred for millenia. Basic topics in space exploration include:

Contents 1 Nature of space exploration 2 Branches of space exploration 3 History of space exploration 4 Basic space exploration concepts 5 Space exploration scholars 6 Leaders in space exploration 7 Space exploration lists 8 See also

[edit] Nature of space exploration

Main article: Space exploration

[edit] Branches of space exploration

[edit] History of space exploration

Main article: Timeline of space exploration

• List of human spaceflights
• Timeline of solar system exploration
• Timeline of artificial satellites and space probes
• Spaceflight records

[edit] Basic space exploration concepts

[edit] Space exploration scholars

[edit] Leaders in space exploration

[edit] Space exploration lists

Main article: List of space exploration topics

[edit] See also

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