Pronunciation

/ˈspæسkaft/

Definitions

Noun

A spacecraft is a vehicle designed to travel through outer space, typically used for exploration, research, or transportation. It can be either manned or unmanned and may include rockets, shuttles, satellites, or other specialized vehicles.

Verb

To launch or operate a spacecraft, usually in the context of sending it on a mission or trip through space.

Adjective

Referring to a vehicle or technology related to space travel.

Phrases

• “Sending a spacecraft into orbit”
• “The spacecraft’s maiden voyage”
• “The International Space Station is a collaborative spacecraft”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The spacecraft successfully landed on Mars after months of travel.”
• Verb: “NASA will soon launch a new spacecraft to study the sun.”
• Adjective: “The advanced spacecraft was equipped with cutting-edge technology.”

Synonyms

• Space vehicle
• Rocket ship
• Satellite
• Orbiter
• Cosmic craft
• Spaceprobe
• Deep-space probe
• Vehicle of exploration

Antonyms

• Terrestrial (related to Earth)
• Suborbital (limited to below Earth’s orbit)
• Non-astronautical (not involving space travel)