Space exploration

Definition

The scientific discovery and exploration of outer space, including the study of celestial bodies, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the development of space technology.

Related terms

Apollo 11: The first manned mission to land on the Moon in 1969, led by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Sputnik: The world's first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, marking the beginning of the Space Age.

Space Race: A competition between the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War era to achieve milestones in space exploration.