Spacecraft (nonfiction)

Vostok-1 descent module.

A spacecraft is a vehicle, or machine designed to fly in outer space.

Spacecraft are used for a variety of purposes, including communications, earth observation, meteorology, navigation, space colonization, planetary exploration, transportation of humans and cargo.

Fiction cross-reference

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  "I regret nothing" says Rosetta spacecraft, before impacting Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

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  Tiny spacecraft with alien "Happy Ending" software found on set of Woody Allen film.

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  Flock of Carnivorous dirigibles. USN photo circa 1930-31.

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  Wumpus-compass syndrome linked to Extract of Radium binge.

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  International Space Station is a masterpiece of engineering.

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  Francesco Lana de Terzi's Aerial Ship design of 1670 still holds up today.

• Liberace's Bathtub

Nonfiction cross-reference

• Interstellar luxury cruiser (nonfiction)
• Rosetta spacecraft (nonfiction)

External links

• Spacecraft @ Wikipedia