Definitions for Spaceport
ˈspeɪsˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrtspace·port

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spaceportnoun

   a facility where vehicles are launched into space.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spaceportnoun

   A site for launching spacecraft.

2. Etymology: From space and port

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Spaceport

   A spaceport or cosmodrome is a site for launching or receiving spacecraft, by analogy to a seaport for ships or an airport for aircraft. The word spaceport, and even more so cosmodrome, has traditionally been used for sites capable of launching spacecraft into orbit around Earth or on interplanetary trajectories. However, rocket launch sites for purely sub-orbital flights are sometimes called spaceports, as in recent years new and proposed sites for suborbital human flights have been frequently referred to or named "spaceports". Space stations and proposed future bases on the Moon are sometimes called spaceports, in particular if intended as a base for further journeys.The term rocket launch site is used for any facility from which rockets are launched. It may contain one or more launch pads or suitable sites to mount a transportable launch pad. It is typically surrounded by a large safety area, often called a rocket range or missile range. The range includes the area over which launched rockets are expected to fly, and within which some components of the rockets may land. Tracking stations are sometimes located in the range to assess the progress of the launches.Major spaceports often include more than one launch complex, which can be rocket launch sites adapted for different types of launch vehicles. (These sites can be well-separated for safety reasons.) For launch vehicles with liquid propellant, suitable storage facilities and, in some cases, production facilities are necessary. On-site processing facilities for solid propellants are also common. A spaceport may also include runways for takeoff and landing of aircraft to support spaceport operations, or to enable support of HTHL or HTVL winged launch vehicles.

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Spaceport

   A spaceport or cosmodrome is a site for launching spacecraft, by analogy with seaport for ships or airport for aircraft. The word spaceport, and even more so cosmodrome, has traditionally been used for sites capable of launching spacecraft into orbit around Earth or on interplanetary trajectories. However, rocket launch sites for purely sub-orbital flights are sometimes called spaceports, as in recent years new and proposed sites for suborbital human flights have been frequently referred to or named 'spaceports'. Space stations and proposed future bases on the moon are sometimes called spaceports, in particular if intended as a base for further journeys. The term rocket launch site is used for any facility from which rockets are launched. It may contain one or more launch pads or suitable sites to mount a transportable launch pad. It is typically surrounded by a large safety area, often called a rocket range or missile range. The range includes the area over which launched rockets are expected to fly, and within which some components of the rockets may land. Tracking stations are sometimes located in the range to assess the progress of the launches.

How to pronounce Spaceport?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Spaceport in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Spaceport in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Spaceport in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Spaceport in a Sentence

1. George Lucas:

   Mos Eisley spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious.

2. Suzanne Scott:

   If Galaxys Edge had been set on Tatooine, fans would have enjoyed scrutinizing every detail against Galaxys Edge cinematic counterpart, in creating Black Spire Outpost, they get all the appeal and familiarity of a spaceport/border planet, plus all of the creative freedom.

3. Dale Ketcham:

   Everybody thought The Cape had just been padlocked with the retirement of the Shuttle, now we're storming back and clearly leading the nation, if not the world, as the most active and successful spaceport.

4. Richard Branson:

   We're not just talking about the people we're sending into space, we're talking about [ bringing out ] family and friends, there'll be flight training inside the spaceport, and there'll be places to eat for their families, hot air ballooning, fishing and mountain bike riding, etc etc. That's something that we'll be organizing.

5. Virgin Galactic:

   Unity 22 was a safe and successful test flight that adhered to our flight procedures and training protocols. When the vehicle encountered high altitude winds which changed the trajectory, the pilots and systems monitored the trajectory to ensure it remained within mission parameters, although the flight's ultimate trajectory deviated from our initial plan, it was a controlled and intentional flight path that allowed Unity 22 to successfully reach space and land safely at our Spaceport in New Mexico. At no time were passengers and crew put in any danger as a result of this change in trajectory.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Spaceport
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Spaceport
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaceport
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Spaceport