What does the cryptic crossword clue "Velocity in both directions somewhere far from earth (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "somewhere far from earth". The wordplay uses a reversal. SPEED (reversal="SPEED") + PACE (synonym="PACE") = DEEP SPACE; definition: "somewhere far from earth" The answer is DEEP SPACE.

Velocity in both directions somewhere far from earth (4,5)

Times Cryptic #28599 | 8 Down | 2023-05-10 flower

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