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'''Space''' is a term referring to two different concepts within physics, the first being the whole of creation, any open area, anywhere. The second is all area in the Universe that exists outside the atmosphere of a planet, usually prefaced as 'outer space'. Space is generally devoid of breathable air; space is full of various gasses and energies, but usually in such low concentration that most living beings cannot survive without assistance in space. | '''Space''' is a term referring to two different concepts within physics, the first being the whole of creation, any open area, anywhere. The second is all area in the Universe that exists outside the atmosphere of a planet, usually prefaced as 'outer space'. Space is generally devoid of breathable air; space is full of various gasses and energies, but usually in such low concentration that most living beings cannot survive without assistance in space. | ||
: ''There are certainly exceptions to this rule, ranging from the [[Time Lord]]' | : ''There are certainly exceptions to this rule, ranging from the [[Time Lord]]s' limited ability to survive in a [[vacuum]] to the [[Hunter]]s' ability to live in outer space indefinitely.'' | ||
Space travel could be considered the first real step of a race toward sophistication and awareness of other, 'greater' things in the Universe. As ancient as the [[Time Lords]] were, they developed space travel even before the Universe was half its present size. ([[DW]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks]]'') This also means that space travel usually pre-dates [[time travel]]. | Space travel could be considered the first real step of a race toward sophistication and awareness of other, 'greater' things in the Universe. As ancient as the [[Time Lords]] were, they developed space travel even before the Universe was half its present size. ([[DW]]: ''[[Genesis of the Daleks]]'') This also means that space travel usually pre-dates [[time travel]]. | ||
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While only the greater races of the Universe truly understand all of the wonders, perils, and methods of space, it continues to be a staging-ground for the rest of lifekind. | While only the greater races of the Universe truly understand all of the wonders, perils, and methods of space, it continues to be a staging-ground for the rest of lifekind. | ||
[[Category:Astronomical Objects]] | [[Category:Astronomical Objects]] | ||
[[Category:Theories and Concepts]] | [[Category:Theories and Concepts]] | ||
