deep space
noun
: space well outside the earth's atmosphere and especially that part lying beyond the earth-moon system
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Shorter flight times could reduce these risks, making the possibility of deep space human spaceflight closer to reality.
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Scientists would need deep space radar observations, thermal infrared observations, or imagery from a spacecraft that could closely approach the asteroid, according to the IAWN.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
In Argentina, for instance, China operates a deep space station that has raised concerns among U.S. defense officials about the possibility it could be used to track U.S. satellites.
—Roger W. Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 30 Jan. 2025
However, the outlet noted that disclosing artificial bodies’ trajectories in deep space is not standard.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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Julian Dossett, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Scientists would need deep space radar observations, thermal infrared observations, or imagery from a spacecraft that could closely approach the asteroid, according to the IAWN.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
In Argentina, for instance, China operates a deep space station that has raised concerns among U.S. defense officials about the possibility it could be used to track U.S. satellites.
—Roger W. Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 30 Jan. 2025
However, the outlet noted that disclosing artificial bodies’ trajectories in deep space is not standard.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Deep space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20space. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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