spaceflight

American

[speys-flahyt] / ˈspeɪsˌflaɪt /

Or space flight

noun

the flying of manned or unmanned spacecraft into or in outer space.

Etymology

Origin of spaceflight

First recorded in 1945–50; space + flight ¹

Example Sentences

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“It’s decision-making and leadership that, if left unchecked, could create a culture incompatible with human spaceflight.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"If left unchecked," he said, this mismanagement "could create a culture incompatible with human spaceflight."

From Barron's

With increased focus on human spaceflight, research excellence, and national capability, the agency says its work is advancing with renewed purpose.

From Science Daily

Over that time, Williams flew three missions to the International Space Station and built one of the most accomplished records in human spaceflight.

From Science Daily

This would be part of a push to move its human spaceflight programme beyond low Earth orbit.

From BBC

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