Definition of "manned" []

• Transporting, operated by, or performed by a human: a manned spacecraft; several manned lunar landings. (adjective)

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• "While the finding may bolster the case for a manned base on the lunar surface, the U.S. likely won't be involved in manned trips to the moon anytime soon because Obama rec ently canceled a return plan."
• "He also met Niu Hongguang, head of the China Manned Space Engineering Office and "exchanged views about developing international cooperation in manned space flight," according to the CMSE web site."
• "NASA is ending its space shuttle program next year and taking the next step in manned space flight."