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11Space competition — Space prize redirects here. For the literature prize, see Howard E. Day Prize A space competition is an offer of a prize to be given to the first competitor who demonstrates a space vehicle, or a space exploration apparatus, which meets a set of… …
12Space opera — is a subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes romantic, often melodramatic adventure, set mainly or entirely in space, generally involving conflict between opponents possessing powerful (and sometimes quite fanciful)… …
13space capsule — space ,capsule noun count a small space vehicle in which ASTRONAUTS return to Earth from space …
14space tug — space tug, a space vehicle for servicing and linking orbiting spacecraft and space stations …
15space exploration — Investigation of the universe beyond Earth s atmosphere by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft. Study of the use of rockets for spaceflight began early in the 20th century. Germany s research on rocket propulsion in the 1930s led to… …
16Space Shuttle program — This article is about the United States Space Shuttle program. For the shuttle itself, see Space Shuttle. For information on the Soviet space shuttle program, see the article Buran program. Space Shuttle program Duration 1981 2011 …
17Space Shuttle thermal protection system — The Space Shuttle thermal protection system (TPS) is the barrier that protects the Space Shuttle Orbiter during the searing 1650 °C (3000 °F) heat of atmospheric reentry. A secondary goal is to protect from the heat and cold of space while on… …
18Space probe — Pioneer H hangs in a museum A space probe is a scientific space exploration mission in which a spacecraft leaves Earth and explores space. It may approach the Moon, enter interplanetary, flyby or orbit other bodies, or approach interstellar space …
19Space Shuttle Columbia — Columbia OV 102 Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS 109(HST 3B)to repair the Hubble Space telescope.This was the final sucessful mission of Columbia before STS 107 OV designation OV 102 Country …
20Space center — A space center is a place dedicated to space activity. It may be in public or private ownership.These activities may concern:* Research * Manufacturing of major parts of space vehicles * Launch of space vehicles * in orbit control of space… …
