spaceman
noun
space·man
ˈspās-ˌman 
-mən
1
: one who travels outside the earth's atmosphere
2
: a visitor to earth from outer space
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The title is a nod to their time as spacemen on Firefly and Serenity.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Pikmin, the tremendous series of strategy games about a miniature spaceman commanding an army of tiny plant people around gardens, was inspired by his gardening fascination.
—Chris Plante, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
By fictionalizing him as a real spaceman visiting new galaxies in each era of his career, Cordell brings young readers into the magic and wonder of Bowie’s life.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
The title is a nod to their time as spacemen on Firefly and Serenity.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
Pikmin, the tremendous series of strategy games about a miniature spaceman commanding an army of tiny plant people around gardens, was inspired by his gardening fascination.
—Chris Plante, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
By fictionalizing him as a real spaceman visiting new galaxies in each era of his career, Cordell brings young readers into the magic and wonder of Bowie’s life.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Spaceman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spaceman. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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spaceman
noun
space·man
ˈspā-ˌsman
-smən
1
: one who travels outside the earth's atmosphere
2
: a visitor to earth from outer space
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