Definition of "spacecraft" []

• A vehicle intended to be launched into space. Also called spaceship. (noun)

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• "Save all of the "I" and "me" stuff until the spacecraft is actually capable of making those statements."
• "My personal idea for an ideal multi-role manned spacecraft is either a lifting body or a DynaSoar-like 'space plane' with a docking airlock aft so that it can act as a 'tow truck' for specialised mission modules."
• "Communication between Earth and spacecraft is clunky and reminiscent of the days when switchboard operators had to plug in telephone lines by hand to connect the people at either end."