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Meanings of spacecraft in English

Portuguese
astronave
Catalan
astronau
Spanish
nave espacial

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

astronave

A vehicle that can travel in outer space.

Usage of spacecraft in English
1
The most recent were the twin Grail spacecraft launched two years ago.
The Guardian
2
Now I must hope that this spacecraft does indeed have a destination.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
3
Unfortunately not, say spacecraft designers, but it's still a worthwhile thought experiment.
Wired
4
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
6
Two cosmonauts blasted off yesterday to join a spacecraft with breathing problems.
The Irish Times
7
The frost is not a problem for the operation of the spacecraft.
Wired
8
Those thruster issues may have caused the spacecraft to fail other tests.
Wired
9
The first pictures were images of a planet taken from a spacecraft.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
10
The landscape appears to be rising; no, wait, the spacecraft is sinking.
Wired
11
Ten seconds later, the spacecraft's landing radar will begin to come online.
Wired
12
But the spacecraft and complex landing sequence executed everything in perfect order.
Wired
13
Astronauts will begin unpacking the cargo aboard the spacecraft early this week.
Wired
14
Pushing his way past technicians and engineers, Kirk boarded the small spacecraft.
Star trek movie tie-in
15
All civil spacecraft in transit to return to their port of origin.
The Reality Dysfunction
16
Right now there is not a spacecraft that can do the job.
Wired
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Spacecraft through the time
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South Africa
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New Zealand
Common
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