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outer space

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outer space: see space exploration space exploration, the investigation of physical conditions in space and on stars, planets, and other celestial bodies through the use of artificial satellites (spacecraft that orbit the earth), space probes (spacecraft that pass through the solar system and that may
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outer space
any region of space beyond the atmosphere of the earth

outer space [′au̇d·ər ′spās]
(astronomy)
A general term for any region that is beyond the earth's atmosphere.


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With the help of his 16-year-old son Shepard (Max Thieriot) and the slightly qualified support of his waitress wife Audie (Virginia Madsen), he's built an Apollo-vintage rocket ship in the barn and plans to launch himself into outer space any day now.
UNIVERSE: STUNNING SATELLITE IMAGERY FROM OUTER SPACE accompanies each full-page color representation with science and astronomy notes--some condensed, some accompanied by in-depth feature articles--making it a top pick for both college-level holdings strong in astronomy and public libraries seeking contemporary books packing in attractive photos.
UNIVERSE: STUNNING SATELLITE IMAGERY FROM OUTER SPACE accompanies each full-page color representation with science and astronomy notes--some condensed, some accompanied by in-depth feature articles--making it a top pick for both college-level holdings strong in astronomy and public libraries seeking contemporary books packing in attractive photos.
 
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