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In space, sound does not travel in the same way as it does on Earth or in other environments with a medium, such as air, water, or solids. Sound requires a medium to propagate, such as molecules or particles that can transmit the sound waves through collisions.

Since space is a vacuum, devoid of air or any other substantial matter, sound waves cannot travel in the same manner. Therefore, in space, there is no medium for sound to propagate through, and as a result, sound cannot travel at all. It is a silent void.

However, it's worth noting that electromagnetic waves, such as those associated with radio, light, or other forms of radiation, can still propagate in space because they do not require a medium. Electromagnetic waves can travel through the vacuum of space and carry energy, allowing us to receive signals from distant stars and explore the cosmos through telescopes and space probes.

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