Space science - Definition and Overview

Space science, or the space sciences, are fields of science that are concerned with the study or utilisation of outer space. There are several major fields of space science:

• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Exobiology
• Microgravity environment
• Plasma physics

• Space transport
  • Rocket
  • Spacecraft propulsion
  • Rocket launch technology
  • Interplanetary travel
  • Interstellar travel

• Space exploration
  • Unmanned space missions
  • Manned space missions

• Space colonization

In addition, space sciences impact or are related to many other fields, from the biology of organisms in space environments to the geology of other bodies and planets (astrogeology), as well as nuclear physics in interstellar space and inside stars.

External link

• Architects and Outer Space (http://www.nbm.org/blueprints/90s/fall90/page6/page6.htm)
• Overview of Human Physiology in Space (http://www.nsbri.org/HumanPhysSpace/contents/overview.html)