spaceflight

noun

space·​flight ˈspās-ˌflīt 

: flight beyond the earth's atmosphere

Examples of spaceflight in a Sentence

a history of human spaceflight

Recent Examples on the Web

Fifty years ago, NASA rolled out its first space shuttle while a host of iconic Star Trek actors watched on to celebrate the historic step forward in human spaceflight. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Now that a Mars mission is on the horizon, his most recent research continues to test how well exercise maintains the heart’s structure and function during prolonged spaceflight. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026

Accordingly, the Terran R launch service will be available to NASA for future missions, including science, research, and human spaceflight. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Sentinel photographer Red Huber, a major chronicler of the history of spaceflight, shot nearly every shuttle mission during his career. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spaceflight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

spaceflight

noun

space·​flight ˈspās-ˌflīt 

: flight beyond the earth's atmosphere