space science
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of space science
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The mission's primary objectives are to "continue carrying out space science and application work, conduct astronauts' extravehicular activities and cargo transfer in and out of the cabin", the CMSA's Zhang told reporters.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
In his teens, he went on to join the air cadets youth programme, and to study space science and physics at university.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
“Nothing about the moon is practical,” said Casey Dreier, chief of space policy for the Planetary Society, a nonprofit that aims to advance space science and exploration.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Fascinating results — the data from space science missions — fires the imagination.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025
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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