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spacecraft

/ˈspeɪsˌkɹæft/noun2 syllables

Spacecraft means: a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun.

Synonyms for spacecraft4

noun, as in a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun

ballistic capsule, space vehicle

also used for spacecraft

spaceship, space vessel

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What does spacecraft mean?1

noun

1

a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Spacecraft in a sentence

  • Seen from a spacecraft, the earth looks blue.al_ex_an_der
  • When on a spacewalk, astronauts use safety tethers to attach themselves to their spacecraft.Hybrid
  • Space walks, or extravehicular activities, allow astronauts to work outside their spacecraft.Igider
  • The spacecraft encountered several hardware anomalies, many of which inexplicably fixed themselves.Hybrid
  • The spacecraft is closing in on its destination.Amastan
  • The cargo spacecraft exploded a few seconds after launch.Hybrid
  • Spacecraft can travel billions of miles to explore distant planets.Igider
  • Today’s spacecraft use rockets and rockets use large quantities of propellant.Hybrid

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of spacecraft

as a noun

plural
spacecraft