Which waves can travel through space?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the types of waves that can propagate through the vacuum of space. This typically refers to electromagnetic waves, such as light, which do not require a medium to travel through. Additionally, it may implicitly involve the nature of mechanical waves which require a medium and therefore cannot travel through space.

More Information

Electromagnetic waves include radio waves, microwaves, millimeter waves, heat waves, infrared waves, visible light waves, ultraviolet waves, and X-rays. Unlike mechanical waves, they do not require a medium to propagate and can travel through the vacuum of space.

Sources

• Electromagnetic Spectrum | Science Mission Directorate - science.nasa.gov
• What is a wave that travels through space without any medium - quora.com