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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His incredulity about their increasingly risky adventures—this is the one that involves a Pontiac Fiero in outer space—becomes one of the film’s running gags.
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His passion for outer space began in the 1960s.
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Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Amazon is making a big move to advance its ambitions in outer space — one that is pricey and pits it against a formidable incumbent.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
His passion for outer space began in the 1960s.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Love of arts and outer space Daryle sometimes struggled with being a workaholic and being at home.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Outer space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outer%20space. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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