in space
prep. phr..prep. phr.. In the area outside of Earth, where the planets and stars are.
prep. phr.. In the physical universe beyond Earth's atmosphere; in outer space.
Astronauts float when they are in space.
The new telescope will spend the next decade in space, observing distant stars.
The novel explores the profound psychological isolation of being the only human alive in space after a catastrophic event.
Used without an article ('the' or 'a') when referring to the general region beyond Earth.
Contrast 'in space' (the universe) with 'in a space' (a specific empty area) to highlight the zero-article usage for this astronomical context.
The satellite is now in the space.The satellite is now in space.When referring to the universe beyond Earth, 'space' is used without an article like 'the'.