Space Travel - Page 4

Space travel refers to the act of journeying beyond Earth's atmosphere to explore outer space. This includes activities conducted by spacecraft, such as satellites, space probes, and crewed missions, that can be launched into orbit, travel to other celestial bodies like the Moon or Mars, or venture into deep space. Space travel encompasses various forms of exploration and research, including scientific studies of space environments, the search for extraterrestrial life, and human endeavors for potential colonization. The development of space travel has been propelled by advancements in technology, rocketry, and aerospace engineering, and is undertaken by government space agencies, such as NASA, as well as private companies engaged in commercial spaceflight.