Let's start with the basics: space is really, really cold. We're talking -270.42 degrees Celsius cold, to be exact. That's even colder than your freezer at home, which is usually set to around -18 degrees Celsius!
But here's the thing: space isn't always cold. In fact, it can get pretty hot too. If you're close to a star, like our sun, it can get up to 5,500 degrees Celsius. That's hotter than the surface of the sun itself! So, what gives?
