uncrewed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of uncrewed
First recorded in 1950–55; un- 1 ( def. ) + crewed ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The latest leaks mirror issues that delayed for months the Artemis 1 launch, which was an uncrewed test mission that ultimately circled the Moon in 2022.
From Barron's
“Frankly, uncrewed systems are a very different beast. Traditional radar isn’t going to find that. It’s going to look like a bird.”
From Barron's
Referring to last September's mass incursion by Russian drones, when more than 20 uncrewed aircraft crossed into Poland from Belarus and Ukraine, President Nawrocki called it "an extraordinary situation", adding that "until that time, no Nato member state had experienced a drone attack on that scale".
From BBC
In September 2024, Musk discussed SpaceX’s plans to send an uncrewed Starship rocket to Mars this coming year.
From MarketWatch
A few months later, he said the uncrewed flight would “most likely” happen in 2029.
From MarketWatch
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