Space has been an interest for philosophers and scientists for much of human history, and hence it is difficult to provide an uncontroversial and clear definition outside of specific defined contexts. Disagreement exists on whether space itself can be measured or is part of the measuring system. (See Space in philosophy.) The term is also used somewhat differently in different fields of study. Many fields use an operational definition in which the units of measurement are defined.
In mathematics, a space is a set, with some particular properties and usually some additional structure. It is not a formally defined concept as such, but a generic name for a number of similar concepts, most of which generalize some abstract properties of the physical concept of space.
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Spaceflight Systems - Looks at the many types of launch vehicles and propulsion technologies that are in service or proposed.
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Cosmos 1: the first solar sail - The Planetary Society is developing and conducting a privately funded solar sail project with Cosmos Studios. The spacecraft will be developed, launched and operated in Russia.
Earth-to-Orbit Transportation Bibliography - A look at the various propulsion technologies that could be used to provide cheap transport into orbit.
How Space Exploration Will Work - Illustrated narrative shows a number of advanced space concepts.
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Interstellar Missions - News on advanced propulsion technologies for space travel from universtites, organisations and companies.
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Solar-Thruster-Sailor - Solar Sail with hybrid propulsion, using light pressure and ion thruster to produce thrust. Spacecraft Building System to build large, light weight space structures in a fast and simple way.
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Swiss Propulsion Laboratory - Aims to develop systems to transport small civilian payloads into a low-earth orbit (LEO).
The Sunflower Project - A proposed space transportation system which consists of two parts: rotocrane moving in an atmosphere only, and sunflower moving in a space plasma. Description of the theory and state of development.
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