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Meanings of ballistic capsule in English

Portuguese
astronave
Catalan
astronau
Spanish
nave espacial

A craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun.

        astronave
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        The most recent were the twin Grail spacecraft launched two years ago.
        The Guardian
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        Now I must hope that this spacecraft does indeed have a destination.
        The Complete Rama Omnibus
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        Unfortunately not, say spacecraft designers, but it's still a worthwhile thought experiment.
        Wired
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        It is the first fully processed map from Europe's new Cryosat spacecraft.
        BBC
        5
        The spacecraft and aircraft sides of the company were different, he noted.
        News.com.au
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        It is unclear what space vehicle the winning contestant will ride on.
        Reuters
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        But as a practical space vehicle, it has long been an overpriced, dangerous compromise.
        Wired
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        Incongruously for a space vehicle, it seemed to have wheels.
        Seveneves
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        But now they are creating a bigger, better and badder space vehicle to get there.
        Wired
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        The unmanned, wedge-shaped IXV could provide Europe with a re-useable space vehicle in the coming years.
        BBC
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