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?
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As humans began to explore outer space in the latter half of the 20th century, radio waves proved a powerful tool.
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Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
On December 7, 2018, the Chinese launched Chang’e 4 (named for the moon goddess of Chinese mythology) into outer space and landed a probe, named Yutu-2, on the far side of the Moon.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Even dressed down in a minimalist white button-down blouse, vintage Levi’s and pearl earrings, Scherzinger exudes the kind of glamour visible from outer space.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
While working on Lost in Space, Lockhart developed a fascination for science and outer space.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
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Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
On December 7, 2018, the Chinese launched Chang’e 4 (named for the moon goddess of Chinese mythology) into outer space and landed a probe, named Yutu-2, on the far side of the Moon.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Even dressed down in a minimalist white button-down blouse, vintage Levi’s and pearl earrings, Scherzinger exudes the kind of glamour visible from outer space.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
While working on Lost in Space, Lockhart developed a fascination for science and outer space.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Outer space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer%20space. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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