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Space scientists and astronautics professionals study missions, spacecraft, planetary environments, propulsion, remote sensing, and the systems needed beyond Earth.
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CAREER PATH
Space Science & Astronautics
Study spacecraft, missions, planetary science, space systems, and the environments beyond Earth.
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What This Path Can Include
Spacecraft and mission systems
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Planetary and space science
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Engineering, data, and research
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