extraplanetary

American  

[ek-struh-plan-i-ter-ee] / ˌɛk strəˈplæn ɪˌtɛr i /

adjective

1. existing or occurring in outer space beyond a planet, especially away from the planet Earth.

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Etymology

Origin of extraplanetary

First recorded in 1865–70; extra- + planetary

Example Sentences

Simple common sense tells us that the UFO speculators are probably not about to get in touch with extraplanetary aliens.

From Seattle Times

Until civilian space travel becomes a reality, the Atacama, with its spectral beauty, will remain perhaps the closest one can get to an extraplanetary experience.

From New York Times

The process of deploying and decommissioning these extraplanetary objects can disrupt the stratospheric ozone layer; deposit aluminum in, and otherwise modify the chemical composition of, the upper atmosphere; and alters Earth’s albedo—its ability to reflect sunlight.

From Scientific American

India, or China may have, our citizen collective, too, can claim a place on the extraplanetary stage.

From Slate

In fact, it may be that civilizations can be divided into two great categories: one in which the scientists are unable to convince nonscientists to authorize a search for extraplanetary intelligence, in which energies are directed exclusively inward, in which conventional perceptions remain unchallenged and society falters and retreats from the stars; and another category in which the grand vision of contact with other civilizations is shared widely, and a major search is undertaken.

From Literature