Synonyms

space science

American

noun

any of the sciences involved in space travel or the exploration of space, as space medicine.

Other Word Forms

space scientist noun

Etymology

Origin of space science

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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“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

The university said it built on its "65-year heritage of education and research in space science, aeronautics and astronautics".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Hansen will present the findings on December 18 at AGU25, joining more than 20,000 scientists discussing the latest Earth and space science research.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2025

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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