Spaceworthy

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Suitable for a launch into, or travel through, space.

    "NASA has set Sept. 11, 2008, as the target date for launching a mission intended to revitalize the telescope and keep it spaceworthy into the next decade, according to a planning document made public by nasawatch.com, an independent Web site."

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"NASA has set Sept. 11, 2008, as the target date for launching a mission intended to revitalize the telescope and keep it spaceworthy into the next decade, according to a planning document made public by nasawatch.com, an independent Web site."

Etymology

From space + -worthy, after roadworthy etc.

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