Space missions refer to organized efforts to explore and utilize outer space through the deployment of spacecraft, satellites, or rovers. These missions can be conducted by various organizations, including government space agencies (like NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos) and private companies (like SpaceX and Blue Origin). Space missions aim to achieve specific scientific, exploratory, or commercial objectives. Common types of space missions include crewed missions, which carry astronauts into space; uncrewed missions, which involve robotic spacecraft exploring celestial bodies; and orbital missions, which focus on satellites that gather data about Earth or other astronomical phenomena. Each mission typically involves meticulous planning, development, launch, operation, and analysis phases to gather valuable information about space, enhance our understanding of the universe, and apply this knowledge to technology and science on Earth.
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