spacecraft (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈspeɪskræft
Definition
A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
Examples
Engineers spent years testing the heat shield to ensure the spacecraft could survive re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
The international crew boarded the spacecraft for their six-month expedition to the orbiting station.
Unmanned spacecraft are often sent to explore the outer reaches of our solar system.
How to Use spacecraft
- spacecraft orbit (collocation)
- The path a vehicle takes around a celestial body. — "The spacecraft entered a stable orbit around the planet."
- spacecraft mission (collocation)
- A specific objective or project involving a space vehicle. — "The spacecraft mission was extended to collect more soil samples."
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