spacefaring

adjective space·far·ing \ˈspās-ˌfer-iŋ\

Definition of SPACEFARING

: having vehicles capable of traveling beyond the earth's atmosphere <spacefaring nations>

¹space + seafaring

First Known Use: 1962

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