The Speed of Light in Space: A Comprehensive Guide
Waves of radiation, like light, travel through space at the speed of light. This speed is a fundamental constant in physics and is approximately:
* 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s)
* 186,282 miles per second (mi/s)
It's important to note that all electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and gamma rays, travel at this same speed in a vacuum.