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spaceplane

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A rocketplane designed to pass the edge of space, combining certain features of aircraft and spacecraft.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: aerospace plane

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From space + plane.