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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 the plural for spacecraft?
The plural for spacecraft is spacecraft.
What is the singular possessive of the word spacecraft?
The possessive form of the singular, uncountable noun spacecraft is spacecraft's.Example: The spacecraft's crew arrived safely.
What is a spacecraft without people on board called?
A spacecraft without people on board is called an unmanned spacecraft or a robotic spacecraft. These types of spacecraft are operated remotely from Earth or operate autonomously.
Does a spacecraft land on the moon?
a spacecraft is anything from satellites to shuttles.
What are the difference between a spacecraft and spaceship?
A spacecraft is a general term referring to any vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space, including satellites and probes. A spaceship specifically refers to a spacecraft designed to carry humans. So, all spaceships are spacecraft, but not all spacecraft are spaceships.
What is the plural for spacecraft?
The plural for spacecraft is spacecraft.
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 singular possessive of the word spacecraft?
The possessive form of the singular, uncountable noun spacecraft is spacecraft's.Example: The spacecraft's crew arrived safely.
What is a spacecraft without people on board called?
A spacecraft without people on board is called an unmanned spacecraft or a robotic spacecraft. These types of spacecraft are operated remotely from Earth or operate autonomously.
What is the name of a spacecraft?
the hubble spacecraft is one
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 spacecraft landed on mars moons?
The Mariner spacecraft landed on the planet Mars, and the Apollo spacecraft landed on the moon.
What spacecraft gave us the first close-up photographs of mercurys surface?
the spacecraft is the MESSENGER i the spacecraft is the MESSENGER i
What is a fuel cell and why is it useful in spacecraft?
it lifts up the spacecraft
What is the name of America's two man spacecraft?
gemini spacecraft
Why do astronauts wear straps in the spacecraft?
To stop them floating about in the spacecraft.
