outer space
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of outer space
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Outer space is full of gamma rays, though few make it all the way to Earth's surface, as the atmosphere absorbs the vast majority before they can ever make it down to hurt us.
From Salon • Oct. 18, 2022
Outer space might now be embarked on a similar journey from frontier to big business.
From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2021
Outer space is under threat, and it is high time for the international community to make sure that the threat does not become reality.
From Washington Post • Jun. 18, 2018
Outer space has long been seen as not only the final frontier, but also the ultimate universal commons belonging to all and to none—and anything sent there tends to last a long time.
From Scientific American • Feb. 6, 2018
Outer space societies shall protect from abuse the environment and natural resources of Earth and space.
From The Universe — or Nothing by Moldeven, Meyer
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