deep space

American

noun

space beyond the limits of the solar system.

deep space British

noun

any region of outer space beyond the system of the earth and moon

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Other Word Forms

deep-space adjective

Etymology

Origin of deep space

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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While hurtling through deep space and zipping around the Moon, the Artemis astronauts took thousands of photographs, amassing a stunning portfolio of images.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Unlike earlier missions, Artemis is designed with longer-term goals in mind, including future crewed landings and the development of infrastructure that could support deep space exploration.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

After a powerful liftoff Wednesday, Artemis II’s journey to the moon has been about as mundane as a deep space mission can get.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He is a deep space network mission operations engineer at the site.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

But in deep space there is only about one atom in every ten cubic centimeters, a volume the size of a grape.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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