deep-space

A form of deep space — Of or in the area of space beyond the gravitational influence of Earth, or outside the Solar System.

Meanings

noundeep-space (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of deep space.

    The Citadel is an ancient deep-space station, presumably constructed by the Protheans.

    2008, BioWare, Mass Effect, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Citadel Codex entry
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    Bradley swore a mighty deep-space oath and braced himself against certain annihilation.

    1934 April, E. E. "Doc" Smith, “Triplanetary”, in Amazing Stories, volume 8, number 12, page 54, column 1
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