:This article is 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 is used to refer to the industry that researches, designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains vehicles moving through air and space. Aerospace is a very diverse field, with a multitude of commercial, industrial and military applications. Aerospace isn't the same as airspace, which is a term used to d… (More on Aerospace)