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The cultural landscape of interplanetary space

Division of Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, School of Human and Environmental Studies, University of New England, Australia

Since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, interplanetary space has become filled with human material culture. A ‘spacescape’ now exists including terrestrial space sites like rocket ranges, satellites and space junk in Earth orbit and planetary landing sites. The significance of this material is usually understood within a ‘Space Race’ framework that emphasizes high technology and the Cold War rivalry between the USA and the USSR. However, appropriate management of the cultural heritage of space exploration requires a broader scope and this can be provided by a cultural landscape approach. The heritage significance of space exploration is explored through three cultural landscapes which illustrate complex and conflicting perspectives on space: Peenemünde in Germany, Woomera in South Australia and Tranquility Base on the Moon.

Key Words: cultural heritage management • cultural landscape • Peenemünde • space exploration • space race • space tourism • Tranquility Base • Woomera

Journal of Social Archaeology, Vol. 5, No. 1, 85-107 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1469605305050148


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