Space exploration and technology encompasses a wide array of fields and disciplines for the purpose of space travel as well as the remote study of regions currently beyond our ability to explore directly. These technologies involve the process of achieving sufficient thrust to overcome Earth's gravitational pull in order to enter orbit or to leave our planet's gravity well altogether. The systems used must be capable of withstanding severe extremes of pressure, vacuum, heat, cold and radiation and protect any passengers from same.
With the development of new materials, methods and technologies, space travel will become increasingly common. Numerous commercial ventures are already being made to develop a space tourism industry. The possibility of off-world mining operations and even colonies has to be considered a real possibility as further advancement is made.
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