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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This is science fiction-level fuel efficiency, which makes antimatter an attractive option for interstellar propulsion.
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Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Some reckon that extraterrestrial life might be relatively common, but civilization is not—interstellar travel might be physically impossible.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Straight out of an interstellar sci-fi reverie, the six-suite Echo camp fuses fictional space commander-style architecture with astro-chic interiors for up to 12 guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
His story follows interstellar con man Harry Mudd.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
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Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Some reckon that extraterrestrial life might be relatively common, but civilization is not—interstellar travel might be physically impossible.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Straight out of an interstellar sci-fi reverie, the six-suite Echo camp fuses fictional space commander-style architecture with astro-chic interiors for up to 12 guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
His story follows interstellar con man Harry Mudd.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
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“Interstellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interstellar. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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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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