solar system
noun
: the sun together with the group of celestial bodies that are held by its attraction and revolve around it
also
: a similar system centered on another star
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The investment shows strong confidence in 3D solar systems that can reshape renewable energy worldwide.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The pre-alpha build is more of a technical test than a functioning game, even using placeholder assets for the rockets and our solar system (the final game will take place in a fictional solar system).
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The list of dangerous places in the solar system is long and fascinating.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
Envision a time when hundreds of spacecraft are exploring the solar system and beyond.
—Christopher Carr, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The pre-alpha build is more of a technical test than a functioning game, even using placeholder assets for the rockets and our solar system (the final game will take place in a fictional solar system).
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The list of dangerous places in the solar system is long and fascinating.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
Envision a time when hundreds of spacecraft are exploring the solar system and beyond.
—Christopher Carr, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Solar system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20system. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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