test flight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of test flight
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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The rocket completed its 12th test flight last month and is seen as critical for reaching Musk’s other goals.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
SpaceX launched its 12th test flight last month.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration said SpaceX must conduct an investigation into why the booster didn’t perform as expected during the company’s test flight last Friday before it can launch its Starship rocket again.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Later this year, China is set to mount an orbital test flight for its Mengzhou spacecraft, which is designed to carry astronauts to the moon.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
If that test flight worked, we’d borrow money somehow and do it a second time, but for an audience of paying spectators.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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