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space exploration
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discovery and exploration of outer space and celestial objects outside Earth
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Space exploration is the discovery and study of outer space and the celestial objects in it, such as planets, stars, and moons. It matters because it expands our understanding of the universe and our place within it, while also driving technological innovations that benefit life on Earth.
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Buzz Aldrin taking a core sample of the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission Self-portrait of Curiosity rover on Mars's surface
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