deep space

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High-energy particles from the Sun and deep space can also trigger computer errors that force spacecraft into "safe mode," temporarily shutting down nonessential systems until engineers resolve the issue.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Victor Glover became the first black astronaut to reach deep space; Christina Koch the first woman; Jeremy Hansen the first Canadian.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

While hurtling through deep space and zipping around the Moon, the Artemis astronauts took thousands of photographs, amassing a stunning portfolio of images.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Unlike earlier missions, Artemis is designed with longer-term goals in mind, including future crewed landings and the development of infrastructure that could support deep space exploration.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

But in deep space there is only about one atom in every ten cubic centimeters, a volume the size of a grape.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan