Space opera is a subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes romantic adventure, exotic settings, and larger-than-life characters. Space Opera may also refer to: In literature:
- Newton's Wake: A Space Opera, science fiction novel set in the far future
- Space Opera (novel), 1965 parody by Jack Vance about an interstellar operatic company which brings culture to deprived worlds
- Space Opera (Opera), opera written in 1998 by Cambridge, Massachusetts resident David Bass
In other fields:
- Space Opera (band), 1969~1997. a prog-rock band from Fort Worth, Texas.
- Space Opera (role-playing game), a game created by Edward E. Simbalist, A. Mark Ratner, and Phil McGregor for Fantasy Games Unlimited
- Space opera in Scientology doctrine, a Scientology belief
