Myth: Vacuum Space is Cold
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Reality: If you’re in total darkness at the coldest spot in the known universe, the vacuum of space can get down to minus-454 degrees Fahrenheit. Brr! But in sunlight near Earth, temperatures can swing to a boiling 250 F. That’s why astronauts wear reflective white spacesuits.
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