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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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In addition to the hype around SpaceX, the industry is benefiting from the successful completion of the most ambitious human spaceflight in decades.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

These imaging techniques were originally designed to study how spaceflight changes fluid movement in the brain.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Some current and former spaceflight officials are skeptical that the Starship lander will be ready for that operation, given the amount of development work ahead and the relatively tight time frame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

At home, spaceflight is a running conversation with her husband.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

She has been preparing for a commercial spaceflight and has been to Russia's Star City for cosmonaut training.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson

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