space science
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of space science
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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"This is a multidisciplinary study between space science and space engineering," says corresponding author Mamoru Yamamoto.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
The most important animal-tracking technologies are offshoots of space science.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
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
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 of these breakthroughs and more had their roots in space science.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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