The scientific discovery and exploration of outer space, including the study of celestial bodies, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the development of space technology.
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Apollo 11: The first manned mission to land on the Moon in 1969, led by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Sputnik: The world's first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, marking the beginning of the Space Age.
Space Race: A competition between the United States and Soviet Union during the Cold War era to achieve milestones in space exploration.