space science
Americannoun
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Origin of space science
First recorded in 1975–80
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These missions will deliver scientific instruments and new technologies intended to expand American leadership in space science, support a sustained lunar presence, and prepare for more ambitious human exploration.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
"What we see on the Earth is inspiring what we want to do in our space science research," she added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The most important animal-tracking technologies are offshoots of space science.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The budget “reinforces U.S. leadership in space science through groundbreaking missions, completed research, and next-generation observatories,” Isaacman wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
All along, amazing breakthroughs had been taking place as a result of space science.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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