planetary
adjective
plan·e·tary
ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē 
1
2
a
: of, relating to, or belonging to the earth : terrestrial
3
: having or consisting of an epicyclic train of gear wheels
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These new observations help fill a crucial gap in our understanding of Venus' dynamic upper atmosphere and open a new frontier in planetary monitoring from Earth orbit.
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Victoria Corless, Space.com, 23 July 2025
Sam Bloch connects the decisions made by people hundreds and thousands of years ago to our present planetary crisis of heat and does so in a way that’s both informative and super entertaining.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
The Planetary Health Imperative A recent commentary in The Lancet makes a compelling case for connecting planetary boundaries with planetary health, the understanding that human wellbeing depends entirely on Earth's natural systems.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Such a propellant is already proven and is well-suited for the extreme conditions of space and meets current planetary protection requirements.
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Victoria Corless, Space.com, 23 July 2025
Sam Bloch connects the decisions made by people hundreds and thousands of years ago to our present planetary crisis of heat and does so in a way that’s both informative and super entertaining.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
The Planetary Health Imperative A recent commentary in The Lancet makes a compelling case for connecting planetary boundaries with planetary health, the understanding that human wellbeing depends entirely on Earth's natural systems.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Such a propellant is already proven and is well-suited for the extreme conditions of space and meets current planetary protection requirements.
—New Atlas, 19 July 2025
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“Planetary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planetary. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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planetary
adjective
plan·e·tary
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