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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"
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
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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