Definition of Outer space

1. Noun. Any location outside the Earth's atmosphere. "The first major milestone in space exploration was in 1957, when the USSR's Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth"

Exact synonyms: Space
Generic synonyms: Location, Infinite, Space
Terms within: Interplanetary Space, Interstellar Space, Intergalactic Space, Deep Space
Group relationships: Aerospace

Definition of Outer space

1. Noun. Region outside explored space. ¹

2. Noun. Any region of space beyond limits determined with reference to boundaries of a celestial system or body, especially the region of space immediately beyond Earth's atmosphere ¹

3. Noun. A bluish shade of black ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Outer Space

outens
outer(a)
outer-space
outer Solar System
outer boundary
outer cone fibre
outer ear
outer ears
outer garment
outer malleolus
outer membrane
outer planet
outer planets
outer regular
outer space (current term)
outer table of skull
outerchange
outerchanges
outercoat
outercoats
outerly
outermore
outerness
outerplanar
outers
outerwear
outexecute

Literary usage of Outer space

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Preventing the Forward Contamination of Mars by National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Preventing the Forward Contamination of Mars, National Research Council (U.S.). Space Studies Board, National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences (2006)
"THE outer space TREATY Language related to planetary protection was incorporated into Article IX of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of ..."

2. The Problem of Space Travel: The Rocket Motor by Hermann Noordung, Ernest Stuhlinger, J. D. Hunley, Jennifer Garland (1995)
"Maneuvering in the Gravitational Fields of outer space Two basic ... Thus, for example, in the case of long-distance travel through outer space, ..."

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