___ space (astronaut's destination) (5)

I believe the answer is:

outer

(Other definitions for outer that I've seen before include "Surrounding" , "External kind of route" , "This space is beyond earth's atmosphere" , "Route (anag.)" , "Away from the centre" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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