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Interplanetary
Interplanetary refers to anything related to the space between planets, or travel between different planets.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Interplanetary describes the domain of space between planets within a solar system, encompassing the trajectories, environments, and missions involved in travel or communication between these celestial bodies.
BACKGROUND
Outer space, or simply space, is the expanse that exists beyond Earth's atmosphere and between celestial bodies. It contains ultra-low levels of particle densities, constituting a near-perfect vacuum of predominantly hydrogen and helium plasma, permeated by electromagnetic radiation, cosmic rays, neutrinos, magnetic fields and dust. The baseline temperature of outer space, as set by the background radiation from the Big Bang, is 2.7 kelvins.
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- Between planets
- trans-planetary
- deep space
USAGE NOTE
Interplanetary missions require advanced propulsion and navigation systems.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Interplanetary.
Developing Starship, a fully reusable super heavy-lift launch system designed for interplanetary travel and colonization of Mars.
Leading various interplanetary missions and research, including the Artemis program for lunar exploration as a precursor to Mars, and science missions exploring other planets and celestial bodies.
A key partner in numerous interplanetary missions, including the Orion spacecraft for NASA's Artemis program, Mars orbiters, landers, and other deep space exploration technologies.
Developing infrastructure for future human presence in space, including lunar landers and heavy-lift rockets with long-term goals that include human interplanetary expansion.
Conducts scientific missions to explore other planets, moons, and asteroids, such as ExoMars and BepiColombo, contributing to interplanetary understanding and technology.
Engages in interplanetary exploration missions like the Hayabusa asteroid sample returns and the upcoming Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission.
Develops spacecraft components, propulsion systems, and launch vehicles critical for deep space exploration and interplanetary missions, including parts for the Orion spacecraft.
Developing Terran R, a fully reusable, 3D-printed rocket designed for launching large payloads and future interplanetary missions.