space science
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of space science
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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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
“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
All of these breakthroughs and more had their roots in space science.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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