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interplanetary space

[in-ter-plan-i-ter-ee spays] / ˌɪn tərˈplæn ɪˌtɛr i ˈspeɪs /
NOUN
deep space
Synonyms
WEAK
celestial spaces cosmic space cosmos intercosmic space intergalactic space interstellar space metagalactic space ocean of emptiness outer space region beyond Earth's solar system the heavens the universe the void the void above
NOUN
outer space
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cosmos
WEAK
celestial spaces cosmic space deep space empty space ether space infinite space infinity intercosmic space intergalactic space interstellar space metagalactic space ocean of emptiness pressureless space the heavens the void the void above

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, an interplanetary space race between the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Later, during the 10 month journey to Mars, the spacecraft will continue studying the solar wind and the magnetic conditions of interplanetary space.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

This relentless high-speed flow of charged particles from the sun fills interplanetary space.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2023

Nearly two dozen spacecraft destined for Mars have failed in their efforts, some on the launch pad, some in interplanetary space, and some on the Martian surface.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2022

But these are the laws our planet obeys as we ourselves, glued by gravity to the surface of the Earth, hurtle through interplanetary space.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.