Here are entered works on the prospective use of the science of anthropology in dealing with intelligent beings in outer space, or establishing earth colonies on extraterrestrial bodies. Works on life indigenous to outer space are entered under Life on other planets. Works on the study of processes occurring in outer space that are relevant to biology, especially the origin and evolution of life, are entered under Exobiology. Works on the biology of humans or other earth life while in outer space are entered under Space biology.
Here are entered works on the physics and technical details of locomotion beyond the earth's atmosphere. General works on the scientific, technological, and engineering disciplines needed for the exploration of outer space are entered under Astronautics. General and technical works on manned space travel are entered under Manned space flight. Works giving accounts of events and experiences during specific manned space flights are entered under Space flights. General works on travel to the planets or to the stars are entered under Interplanetary voyages or Interstellar travel.