spaceport

noun

space·​port ˈspās-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce spaceport (audio)
: an installation for testing and launching spacecraft

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The vehicle launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a spaceport Russia's space agency Roscosmos operates within Kazakhstan. NASA to livestream return voyage Now, about 220 days later, the three spacefarers are preparing to head back to Earth. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 The letter called for substantial funding and access to launch pads at the European spaceport in French Guiana, South America. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Rocket Lab announced the deal Wednesday, saying the mission will launch from the company's spaceport in New Zealand. Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2025 The flight, from a spaceport in northern Norway, marked the first time a rocket capable of reaching orbit was launched from continental Europe excluding Russia, manufacturer Isar Aerospace said. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spaceport

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First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spaceport was in 1930

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“Spaceport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spaceport. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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spaceport

noun
space·​port ˈspā-ˌspō(ə)rt How to pronounce spaceport (audio)
-ˌspȯ(ə)rt
: a place for testing and launching spacecraft

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