interplanetary
adjective
in·ter·plan·e·tary
ˌin-tər-ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē 
: existing, carried on, or operating between planets
interplanetary dust
an interplanetary flight
interplanetary spacecraft
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This vast interplanetary institution is a consortium of representatives from all points of the universe.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Her character evolves from working behind the scenes to eventually becoming Secretary-General, using her sharp intelligence and ruthless pragmatism to protect Earth while navigating complex interplanetary politics.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Rivals are projecting a 60% drop this weekend for director Bong Joon Ho’s interplanetary comedy, now looking to cross $33 million in its first 10 days of release — a disappointing return on what was a $118 million production.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
In the early to mid-2010s, Musk took advantage of a different era of technology coverage—one that was more gadget-focused and largely uncritical—to hype his ideas for the future of transportation and interplanetary exploration.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Her character evolves from working behind the scenes to eventually becoming Secretary-General, using her sharp intelligence and ruthless pragmatism to protect Earth while navigating complex interplanetary politics.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Rivals are projecting a 60% drop this weekend for director Bong Joon Ho’s interplanetary comedy, now looking to cross $33 million in its first 10 days of release — a disappointing return on what was a $118 million production.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
In the early to mid-2010s, Musk took advantage of a different era of technology coverage—one that was more gadget-focused and largely uncritical—to hype his ideas for the future of transportation and interplanetary exploration.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Interplanetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interplanetary. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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