Spacecraft

usgb/ˈspeɪskræft/
noun

A vehicle designed to travel or operate in outer space.

The spacecraft was launched to explore Mars.
Visual representation of "spacecraft" - A vehicle designed to travel or operate in outer space.

Often appears as...

  • launch a spacecraft
  • operate a spacecraft

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Space Exploration

Spacecraft are often used to discover and study distant planets and stars.

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The new spacecraft will capture images of Saturn's rings.
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Human vs Unmanned

Some spacecraft carry astronauts, while others are unmanned probes sent to gather data.

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The unmanned spacecraft sent back data from the edge of the solar system.
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Specialized Terms

Different types of spacecraft have specific names like 'satellite', 'probe', or 'lander'.

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The lunar lander separated from the spacecraft to descend onto the moon.
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