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outer

[ou-ter] / ˈaʊ tər /


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Is there a massive undiscovered planet on the outer reaches of the Solar System?

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

That crate will then be housed in an outer cage, with 12 metal springs acting as shock-absorbers above and below.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk each had his own difficulties this past week in their renewed rivalry over outer space.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Huang said the breakthrough came when firefighters were able strip the outer casing of the tank to allow for better cooling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

My class on the math of outer space came in especially handy.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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