spaceflight

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈspeɪs.flaɪt/

Definition

Travel or movement beyond Earth's atmosphere into outer space.

Examples

• Modern spaceflight technology has advanced significantly since the first moon landing.

• Private companies are now competing to make commercial spaceflight more accessible to the public.

• The long-duration spaceflight required the crew to maintain a strict exercise regimen to prevent muscle atrophy.

Synonyms of spaceflight

Words with a similar meaning to spaceflight:

• space travel
• space exploration
• cosmonautics

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