Cryptic crossword clue
Old seaman parking in this place — space next to it? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word EXOSPHERE

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The straight part
We know that "space next to it?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case space next to it? = exosphere.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does EXOSPHERE mean?

EXOSPHERE noun
  1. The uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere
  2. An extremely thin atmosphere, as on Saturn's moon Dione

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