Space Cold: Is a Vacuum of Space Really Cold?

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In the vacuum of space, temperatures are not felt in the same way as on Earth due to the absence of an atmosphere. Heat transfer occurs primarily through radiation, meaning a person would lose body heat slowly, but would not freeze instantly. The time it takes to freeze to death in space is not precisely defined, as it depends on various factors including exposure duration and body conditions. Additionally, the immediate danger of exposure is more about the lack of pressure, which could cause bodily harm before temperature effects are felt. Overall, while space is extremely cold, the experience of cold is different without an atmosphere.
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If someone stepped out into the vacuum of space, would it really be cold? Wouldn't you need an atmosphere to feel the heat or cold? Say your in intergalactic space. Approximately how fast would it take to freeze to death? I am assuming the only way your body heat could leave would be through black body radiation. Ignoring the fact that you would explode due to lack of pressure...
 
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