spacecraft
word
/ˈspeɪsˌkɹæft/
/spˈeɪskɹɑːft/
Definition
A vehicle designed to travel into or through outer space. Spacecraft are used for exploring space, transporting people or cargo, or studying planets and stars.
Usage & Nuances
'Spacecraft' can refer to any kind of vehicle for space travel (manned or unmanned, rockets, probes, satellites). It is a formal/technical term—'spaceship' is more informal and often used in science fiction. Plural is also 'spacecraft.'
Spanish: nave espacialPortuguese (BR): nave espacialPortuguese (PT): nave espacialChinese (Simplified): 航天器 - 宇宙飞船Chinese (Traditional): 太空船 - 宇宙飛行器Hindi: अंतरिक्ष यानArabic: مركبة فضائيةBengali: অন্তরীক্ষযানRussian: космический аппарат - космический корабльJapanese: 宇宙船Vietnamese: tàu vũ trụKorean: 우주선Turkish: uzay aracıUrdu: خلائی جہازIndonesian: wahana antariksa
Example Sentences
The spacecraft landed safely on the moon.
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Scientists built a new spacecraft for research.
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The spacecraft carries four astronauts.
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How long will the spacecraft take to reach Mars?
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This new spacecraft can be controlled remotely from Earth.
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Did you see the photos that the spacecraft sent back?
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