Why an archaeology of space is needed beyond the documentary record

Summary

This article argues for the necessity of an "archaeology of space" — a discipline that examines the material remains of space exploration (spacecraft, debris, launch sites, etc.) to uncover assumptions and practices that are invisible in the documentary record. It contends that written records are incomplete and often fail to capture the unquestioned worldviews, tacit knowledge, and everyday realities of space programs. By studying physical artifacts, researchers can gain insights into the social, cultural, and political dimensions of space exploration that documents alone cannot provide.

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