12. Would water freeze in space? (A K2S Question)

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Since there is no atmosphere to speak of in space, in the shaded areas temperatures can be cold enough to freeze an uninsulated container of water immediately, forming small ice crystals that decay in a few hours.

Answer provided by Joe Rhemann


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