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Definition of spacecraft

spacecraft

/ˈspeɪs.kræft/
space · craft
Plural:spacecraft
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spacecraft Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A vehicle or device, whether crewed or uncrewed, designed for travel, exploration, or operation in outer space.

Example

"The uncrewed spacecraft transmitted high-resolution images of Jupiter's moons back to Earth."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The plural form is most commonly invariant ('spacecraft'), though 'spacecrafts' is occasionally seen when emphasizing multiple distinct types of vehicles.

• Nearby Words

spa
space
spacebar
spacecraft
spacefarer
spacefaring
spaceflight

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a compound of 'space' and 'craft' (in the sense of a vessel), modeled directly on 'aircraft'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spacecraft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spacecraft
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