Outline of space exploration


Image:S122e008264.jpg|thumb|250px|Columbus Module at the International Space Station, launched into space on the U.S. Space Shuttle mission STS-122 in 2008.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to space exploration.
Space exploration - use of astronomy and space technology to explore outer space. Physical exploration of space is conducted both by human spaceflights and by robotic spacecraft.

Essence of space exploration

Space exploration
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Branches of space exploration

History of space exploration

Space agencies

Active deep space missions and space stations

Future of space exploration

Lunar
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Outer Solar System
Beyond the Solar System

General space exploration concepts

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Leaders in space exploration

Lists