Definition of Spacefaring

1. Noun. A voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere.

Exact synonyms: Space Travel, Spaceflight
Generic synonyms: Voyage
Examples of category: Gravity-assist

Definition of Spacefaring

1. Adjective. (context: of a nation) engaged in the building and launching of vehicles into space ¹

2. Noun. spaceflight ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spacefaring

spacebars
spacebased
spaceborne
spacecake
spacecakes
spacecraft
spacecraft clock time
spacecraft event time
spacecrafts
spaced
spaced-out
spaced out
spaced teeth
spacefarer
spacefarers
spacefaring (current term)
spacefiller
spacefillers
spacefilling curve
spacefilling model
spaceflight
spaceflights
spaceful
spacegirl
spacegirls
spacegoing
spacegroup
spacegroups
spacehand
spacehands

Literary usage of Spacefaring

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Where No Man Has Gone Before: A History of Apollo Lunar Exploration Missions by William D. Compton (1996)
"John Noble Wilford, "A spacefaring People: Keynote Address," in A spacefaring People: Perspectives on Early Spaceflight, Alex Roland, ed., NASA SP-4405 ..."

2. National Space Transportation Policy: Issues for Congress by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"In addition, each spacefaring country generally reserves government payloads for its own launch systems. For example, in keeping with past US policies, ..."

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