uncrewed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of uncrewed
First recorded in 1950–55; un- 1 ( def. ) + crewed ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Blue Origin's MK1 lunar lander, also known as Endurance, is an uncrewed cargo spacecraft designed to test key technologies for future Moon missions.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
Armstrong says "there's also a long history of using songs on uncrewed missions".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The alliance plans to use more uncrewed surface vessels in the operation this year, Abrahamson said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The second phase follows the Artemis 1 mission of 2022, when an uncrewed spacecraft flew around the Moon.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
In 2022, NASA’s uncrewed Artemis I test mission with the abort system successfully reach the moon — no abort needed.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
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