Space Capsule

Pronunciation: /speɪs ˈkæpsəl/

Definitions of space capsule

noun a small sealed and pressurized cabin or container in which astronauts are transported into space

Example Sentences

A1 The space capsule landed safely back on Earth.

A2 The astronauts climbed into the space capsule before blast-off.

B1 The space capsule was equipped with advanced life support systems.

B2 The space capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station.

C1 The space capsule's reentry into the atmosphere was a critical phase of the mission.

C2 The space capsule's heat shield protected it from the intense heat of reentry.

Examples of space capsule in a Sentence

formal The space capsule successfully returned to Earth after its mission to the International Space Station.

informal Did you see that cool space capsule launch yesterday?

slang That space capsule is out of this world!

figurative Her mind was like a space capsule, full of endless possibilities and exploration.

Grammatical Forms of space capsule

• plural: space capsules
• comparative: more space capsule
• superlative: most space capsule
• present tense: space capsule
• future tense: will be space capsule
• perfect tense: has been space capsule
• continuous tense: is being space capsule
• singular: space capsule
• positive degree: space capsule
• infinitive: to space capsule
• gerund: space capsule-ing
• participle: space capsule-ed

Origin and Evolution of space capsule

First Known Use: 1957 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'space capsule' originated in the mid-20th century during the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the spacecraft used to carry astronauts in outer space, the term 'space capsule' has remained consistent in its meaning since its first known use.