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NASA uses the term spacecraft to mean devices, either manned or unmanned, which are designed for spaceflight. That is, for flight in the vacuum of space.
NASA literature is replete with phrases like ". . the Pioneer spacecraft returned the first detailed information on the planets Venus, Jupiter and Saturn." And, ". . . Network used for tracking planetary exploration spacecraft such as the Voyagers, Vikings and Mariners
The Wikipedia article linked below does a good job of explaining the meaning of the term spacecraft. A spacecraft is a machine designed by humans to function by human control in space. All manned orbital vehicles are technically spacecraft, as are those remotely controlled from the Earth. Some aircraft have the capability to reach altitudes associated with space, but only for short times and distances. These are not considered true spacecraft.
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What is robotic spacecraft?
A robotic spacecraft, is a spacecraft with robots in it,
What is a reusable spacecraft called?
A reusable spacecraft
What is a launch of a spacecraft?
The process by which a spacecraft is propelled into space.
When was the first unmanned spacecraft launched?
Robotic spacecraft
What was the first winged spacecraft?
Scott crossfield flew the first winged spacecraft. the spacecraft was called the x-5.
What is robotic spacecraft?
A robotic spacecraft, is a spacecraft with robots in it,
Is spacecraft singular or plural?
Spacecraft is both singular and plural. You can have one spacecraft or many spacecraft.
What spacecraft asteroid 951?
The spacecraft that found asteroid951 was the Galileo Spacecraft..I think..
What is the name of a spacecraft?
the hubble spacecraft is one
What is a reusable spacecraft called?
A reusable spacecraft
What is the first maneuverable spacecraft?
The first maneuverable spacecraft is considered to be the Gemini Spacecraft. This was NASA's second human spacecraft, and its mission lasted from 1965 to 1966.
What is the name of the first spacecraft to map the planet Mercury?
The First spacecraft was the MESSENGER. The First spacecraft was the MESSENGER.
What is a launch of a spacecraft?
The process by which a spacecraft is propelled into space.
When was the first unmanned spacecraft launched?
Robotic spacecraft
What spacecraft landed on mars moons?
The Mariner spacecraft landed on the planet Mars, and the Apollo spacecraft landed on the moon.
What was the first winged spacecraft?
Scott crossfield flew the first winged spacecraft. the spacecraft was called the x-5.
What spacecraft gave us the first close-up photographs of mercurys surface?
the spacecraft is the MESSENGER i the spacecraft is the MESSENGER i
