deep space

The regions beyond the gravitational influence of Earth encompassing interplanetary, interstellar, and intergalactic space.

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deep space

(Astronomy) any region of outer space beyond the system of the earth and moon

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deep′ space′

space beyond the solar system. Also called outer space.

[1950–55]

deep′-space′, adj.

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Noun

deep space - any region in space outside the solar system

outer space, space - any location outside the Earth's atmosphere; "the astronauts walked in outer space without a tether"; "the first major milestone in space exploration was in 1957, when the USSR's Sputnik 1 orbited the Earth"

region, part - the extended spatial location of something; "the farming regions of France"; "religions in all parts of the world"; "regions of outer space"

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