spacecraft launch
[/ˈspeɪskrɑːft lɔːntʃ/]
nounpl: spacecraft launches
lançamento de espaçonave
1. The act or event of sending a spacecraft into space, typically from a launch pad or launching facility
The spacecraft launch was delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions.
O lançamento de espaçonave foi adiado devido a condições climáticas desfavoráveis.
2. The specific moment when a spacecraft leaves the ground and begins its journey into space
We watched the spacecraft launch from the observation deck at NASA.
Assistimos ao lançamento de espaçonave do observatório na NASA.
3. A scheduled space mission involving the departure of a spacecraft
The next spacecraft launch is scheduled for next month.
O próximo lançamento de espaçonave está agendado para o próximo mês.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, spacecraft launches are major cultural events that capture public attention and media coverage. In Brazil, launches by international agencies like NASA or SpaceX are widely followed, while Portugal and Brazil have growing interest in space exploration programs. The term is primarily used in scientific, technical, and journalistic contexts, and is generally formal in nature.
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