interstellar
adjective
in·ter·stel·lar
ˌin-tər-ˈste-lər 
: located, taking place, or traveling among the stars especially of the Milky Way galaxy
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After decades of exploring the outer solar system before charting the unknown frontier of interstellar space, the two spacecraft are showing signs of age.
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Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that plays a key role in the life cycle of stars — appears to take the shape of a koi fish, varieties of carp that are known for their vibrant colors.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Carter's decades-old message for aliens
A message of peace and hope penned in 1977 by Carter is attached to spacecrafts currently floating in interstellar space, intended for an audience of alien life.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Matthew McConaughey stars as Cooper, who is joined on the interstellar mission by Dr. Emilia Brand (Anne Hathaway) and her fellow scientists Doyle (Wes Bently) and Romilly (David Gyasi).
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The nebula — an interstellar cloud of gas and dust that plays a key role in the life cycle of stars — appears to take the shape of a koi fish, varieties of carp that are known for their vibrant colors.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Jimmy Carter dies:See reactions, plans for tributes after former president's death
Carter's decades-old message for aliens
A message of peace and hope penned in 1977 by Carter is attached to spacecrafts currently floating in interstellar space, intended for an audience of alien life.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Matthew McConaughey stars as Cooper, who is joined on the interstellar mission by Dr. Emilia Brand (Anne Hathaway) and her fellow scientists Doyle (Wes Bently) and Romilly (David Gyasi).
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interstellar. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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interstellar
adjective
in·ter·stel·lar
ˌint-ər-ˈstel-ər
: located or taking place among the stars
interstellar space
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