outer space
noun
: space immediately outside the earth's atmosphere
broadly
: interplanetary or interstellar space
Examples of outer space in a Sentence
a satellite in outer space
Is there life in outer space?
Recent Examples on the Web
Some kids dream of becoming President of the United States or going into outer space.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor voice director Chris Sanders’ film about a robot from outer space that is forced to bond with animals on an otherwise uninhabited island.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
An industrial warehouse on the edge of Uptown will transform into a hub for immersive experiences called Blume Studios this fall, starting with a trip to outer space.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
The launch comes as China ramps up its commercial space sector as part of Beijing’s broader bid to cement its place as a dominant power in outer space.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor voice director Chris Sanders’ film about a robot from outer space that is forced to bond with animals on an otherwise uninhabited island.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
An industrial warehouse on the edge of Uptown will transform into a hub for immersive experiences called Blume Studios this fall, starting with a trip to outer space.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
The launch comes as China ramps up its commercial space sector as part of Beijing’s broader bid to cement its place as a dominant power in outer space.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Outer space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer%20space. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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