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- space probe/ˈspeɪs ˌprəʊb/An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to investigate celestial bodies and the space environment, transmitting data back to Earth without carrying humans.nounB2
- space race/ˈspeɪs ˌreɪs/The intense competition between nations, primarily the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, to achieve superior spaceflight capability.nounC1
- space rate/speɪs reɪt/The cost or charge per unit of physical area or volume, commonly used in contexts such as advertising, real estate, or storage.nounLow
- space science/speɪs ˈsaɪəns/The scientific study of the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere, including celestial bodies, space itself, and the physical conditions there.nounC1
- space shuttle/ˈspeɪs ˌʃʌt.əl/A reusable spacecraft designed to transport astronauts and cargo between Earth and orbit, which launches like a rocket and lands like an unpowered glider.nounC1
- space sickness/ˈspeɪs ˌsɪknəs/A medical condition, similar to motion sickness, experienced by astronauts during spaceflight due to weightlessness, affecting balance and spatial orientation.nounLow / Specialized
- space stage/speɪs/An empty or available area; the physical universe beyond Earth's atmosphere; a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.nounA1 (as a noun referring to an area). B1 (in contexts like 'outer space').
- space station/ˈspeɪs ˌsteɪ.ʃən/A large artificial satellite designed for long-term human habitation and scientific research in space, orbiting Earth or another celestial body.nounC1
- space telescope/ˈspeɪs ˌtɛlɪskəʊp/A telescope placed in outer space to observe astronomical objects without the distortion caused by Earth's atmosphere.nounB2
- space tourism/ˈspeɪs ˌtʊə.rɪ.zəm/The business or activity of paying to travel to space for recreational purposes.nounLow-to-medium
- space travel/ˈspeɪs ˌtræv.əl/The act or technology of traveling beyond Earth's atmosphere, especially into outer space.nounC1
- space writer/speɪs ˈraɪtə/A journalist or author who writes on topics related to outer space, space exploration, astronomy, or related scientific/technological fields.nounLow to Medium (specialized/niche term)
- space-age/ˈspeɪs ˌeɪdʒ/characteristic of the advanced technology and futuristic design associated with the period of space exploration that began in the mid-20th century.adjectivenounC1
- space-bar/ˈspeɪs ˌbɑː/The long, horizontal key on a keyboard used to insert a space between words or other elements.nounC1
- space-filler/ˈspeɪs ˌfɪlə/Something used to occupy an empty area, slot, or period of time, often of little intrinsic importance.nounLow
- space-saving/ˈspeɪs ˌseɪvɪŋ/Designed to use less physical space or area; conserving space.adjectivenounC1
- space-time/ˈspeɪs ˌtaɪm/The four-dimensional continuum in which all physical events occur, where the three dimensions of space are combined with the dimension of time into a single entity.adjectivenounC2
- spaceband/ˈspeɪsˌbænd/In hot metal typesetting, an adjustable metal wedge used to create variable spaces between words to justify a line of text.nounVery low (technical, historical)
- spacecraft/ˈspeɪs.krɑːft/A vehicle designed to travel or operate in outer space, typically carrying instruments, payloads, or crew.nounmedium
- spaceflight/ˈspeɪsflaɪt/A journey or voyage made by a spacecraft through outer space.nounC1
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