spacecraft
noun
space·craft
ˈspās-ˌkraft 
: a vehicle or device designed for travel or operation outside the earth's atmosphere
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It could also be used for spacecraft heat shields, seals, and gaskets in extreme environments.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
Nicolls' post did not specify which of these spacecraft zoomed close to the Starlink satellite.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Dec. 2025
The agency said the spacecraft has helped facilitate insight into Mars' atmospheric loss, as well as its atmosphere, climate, liquid water and planetary habitability.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Here's what to know about MAVEN, and how NASA lost a signal with the spacecraft.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
Nicolls' post did not specify which of these spacecraft zoomed close to the Starlink satellite.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 Dec. 2025
The agency said the spacecraft has helped facilitate insight into Mars' atmospheric loss, as well as its atmosphere, climate, liquid water and planetary habitability.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Here's what to know about MAVEN, and how NASA lost a signal with the spacecraft.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
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spacecraft
noun
space·craft
ˈspā-ˌskraft
plural spacecraft
: a vehicle for travel beyond the earth's atmosphere
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