That based on how you played the multiple stages before the space stage, you get a special tool?

Here's a List (http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/spore/908134p2.html)

..That you can win in the civ phase economically, Militarily or religiously?


...That no matter how hard you try, it is impossible to finish the space stage and visit each planet?

Yes, Yes, and Yes.