» This article's about the field of research and industry; for the corporation, see The Aerospace Corporation Aerospace comprises the atmosphere of Earth and surrounding space. Typically the term's used to refer to the industry that researches, designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains vehicles moving through air and space. Aerospace's a very diverse field, with a multitude of commercial, industrial and military applications. Aerospace isn't the same as airspace, which's a term used to de… (More on Aerospace)