nearspace

English

noun
Definitions
  • (Earth's exosphere) The region of the atmosphere between the Armstrong limit and the Karman limit. A region that is "near" outer space.
  • (Earth's exosphere) The region of the exosphere between the lower bound of space and the lower bound of orbit. A region of space that is "near".
  • (Earth's exosphere) The region of space near the Earth.

Etymology

Compound from English near + English space.

Origin

English

space

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