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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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Spacewalks require suiting up in specialized suits and exposing oneself to the vacuum of outer space.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
In recent years, outer space has ceased to be the domain of government space agencies and become a fast-growing investment and technology theme, with many private players now operating in the sector.
—
Anton Alikov,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Its outer space is filled with cosmic detritus, mean characters and cute critters.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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“Outer space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer%20space. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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