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No, you cannot hear sounds in the traditional sense in the vacuum of space where there is no air or any other medium to transmit sound waves. Sound is a mechanical wave that requires a medium, such as air, water, or solids, to propagate. In the absence of a medium, like outer space, sound waves cannot travel or be heard.

In space, the lack of air or molecules means that there is no medium for sound waves to travel through. Therefore, sound cannot propagate in the vacuum of space. Astronauts in space missions do not hear sound from spacecraft engines or explosions outside their vehicles because there is no air to carry the sound waves to their ears.

However, it's important to note that space missions and spacecraft often have internal systems and devices that use vibrations or other mechanisms to provide auditory feedback to astronauts. These feedback mechanisms can be transmitted through the structure of the spacecraft or through direct contact with the astronaut's body, bypassing the need for a medium to carry the sound waves.

In summary, sound waves require a medium to propagate, and since space is a vacuum devoid of air or molecules, sound cannot travel in space. Therefore, you would not be able to hear sounds in the traditional sense in the vacuum of space.

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