spacecraft

noun

space·​craft ˈspās-ˌkraft 

: a vehicle or device designed for travel or operation outside the earth's atmosphere

Examples of spacecraft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The series culminates in a close pass over the planet that was taken before the Psyche spacecraft slipped into interplanetary space. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 21 July 2026

After completing the first installations, Northrop plans to launch additional pods for future customers while keeping the servicing spacecraft in orbit to retrieve and install them. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

The two panels will be installed on Orion's exterior, and will augment the spacecraft's existing communications systems. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 21 July 2026

Northrop Grumman has pitched its MRV as the first robotic spacecraft capable of repairing, relocating and upgrading satellites in orbit, and Warden indicated the MRV will become operational in 2027 after orbital positioning and testing. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spacecraft

• allograft
• autograft
• autographed
• countershaft
• handicraft
• homograft
• hovercraft
• lithographed
• overdraft
• photographed
• rotorcraft
• telegraphed

Kids Definition

spacecraft

noun

space·​craft ˈspā-ˌskraft 

plural spacecraft

: a vehicle for travel beyond the earth's atmosphere