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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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

“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

Russell Moore: CU Boulder has a very strong reputation in space science and space exploration.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 15, 2023

All of these breakthroughs and more had their roots in space science.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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