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Space Is Not Completely Silent, Despite Common Belief
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Space Is Not Completely Silent, Despite Common Belief

While there's no air to transmit sound waves as we know them, space isn't a perfect vacuum. Planets, stars, and other celestial bodies emit electromagnetic vibrations that can be converted into sound, revealing a hidden symphony.

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https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2022/nasa-s-hubble-hears-a-black-hole-singing/

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March 26, 2026
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