spaceport

noun

space·​port ˈspās-ˌpȯrt 

: an installation for testing and launching spacecraft

Examples of spaceport in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

SpaceX already operates its Starbase spaceport in rural Texas, as well as launchpads at government spaceports on the coasts of California and Florida. — Elizabeth Howell, Scientific American, 7 Sep. 2026

When companies like SpaceX want to launch rockets or build spaceports, they are required by law to assess how that could affect local ecosystems, wildlife, air, water and even nearby residents. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Isar is in the early stages of developing a second launch site in Canada, and the company may eventually base launches from Kourou, French Guiana, home to Europe’s primary spaceport on the northeastern coast of South America. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2026

The plan calls for developing new launch sites and upgrading existing spaceports in Florida, Texas, and California. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spaceport

• heliport
• nonsupport
• reexport
• teleport
• ultrashort
• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort

Kids Definition

spaceport

noun

space·​port ˈspā-ˌspō(ə)rt 

-ˌspȯ(ə)rt

: a place for testing and launching spacecraft