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Reach for the stars: Research Topics on space exploration
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With recent advances in commercial space exploration, we have curated a list of our best Research Topics on outer space. Explore collections edited by experts from NASA, The Goddard Space Flight Center, Space Science Institute, German Aerospace Center, Canadian Space Agency, National Space Science Center, European Space Agency, International Space University, and many more.
Research Topics:
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Biology in Space: Challenges and Opportunities
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Geospace Observation of Natural Hazards
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Astrobiology of Mars, Europa, Titan and Enceladus - Most Likely Places for Alien Life
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Imagining the Future of Astronomy and Space Science
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Brains in Space: Effects of Spaceflight on the Human Brain and Behavior
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Creative Performance in Extreme Human Environments: Astronauts and Space
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Space Traffic Management: a new era in Earth orbit
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Wound Management and Healing in Space
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Robotic Manipulation and Capture in Space
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Active Experiments in Space: Past, Present, and Future
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On-orbit Manufacturing and Assembly Technologies for Future Space Activities
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On-Orbit Servicing and Active Debris Removal: Enabling a Paradigm Shift in Spaceflight
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Space Weather with Small Satellites
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Higher Plants, Algae and Cyanobacteria in Space Environments