Spacemanship

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The ability to pilot a spacecraft. uncountable

    "Off through the cluster flew the Andromeda, and it seemed as if Zog changed course several times, whether from inaccuracy, poor spacemanship, or a desire to confuse his passengers."

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"Off through the cluster flew the Andromeda, and it seemed as if Zog changed course several times, whether from inaccuracy, poor spacemanship, or a desire to confuse his passengers."

Etymology

From spaceman + -ship.

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