Interesting. I always thought outer space was at least beyond the lunar orbit.
What would the area between the edge of the atmosphere and lunar orbit be called then?
Why does it need a name?
That would be called cislunar space.
By this metric, the ISS is clearly not in outer space then. Nor any satellites. Seems like parent threw their sense of logic to boise as well.
I believe that the adjective "outer" is superfluous and does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Outer space" is synonymous with "space", which by the generally accepted definition begins at 100 km altitude (about 62 miles).
Sure, but the term “outer space” suggests an area beyond “space”
Where is “inner space” or “middle space”?
Yeah it has always sounded a bit weird. I guess "space" is considered the world we can experience by conventional means and specifically we can survive in it with minimal support, that is we can breathe. Outer space is anything outside of this atmosphere. And inner space became the deep sea, especially reminiscent of the explorations of Cousteau and ilk.
At least where I'm from, "space" is just a short-form for "outer space". But it sounds like your understanding is that "space" refers to the area within the atmosphere? Is that the really case?
The view is not much different than at the 20 miles easily reached by high altitude balloons.
Depends on how we define the boldly in 'boldly go'.