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Raumschiff
spacecraft
A vehicle designed for travel in outer space.
example
Das Raumschiff Enterprise erkundet fremde neue Welten.
The starship Enterprise explores strange new worlds.
das Raumschiff
spacecraft
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Meanings
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Word composition
The word 'Raumschiff' (spacecraft) is a compound of 'Raum' (space) and 'Schiff' (ship). Here, 'Raum' stands for 'Weltraum' (outer space), so a Raumschiff is literally a 'ship for outer space.'
EXAMPLE
Die Astronauten bereiten sich auf den Start ihres Raumschiffs vor.
The astronauts are preparing for the launch of their spacecraft.
Typical verbs
In connection with a spacecraft, the verbs 'starten' (to launch/take off), 'landen' (to land), 'fliegen' (to fly), and 'steuern' (to steer/pilot) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Das unbemannte Raumschiff soll auf dem Mars landen.
The unmanned spacecraft is supposed to land on Mars.
Typical adjectives
A frequent distinction is made between a 'bemanntes' Raumschiff (manned spacecraft, with people on board) and an 'unbemanntes' Raumschiff (unmanned spacecraft, remote-controlled or automatic).
EXAMPLE
Die erste bemannte Mission zum Mond war ein historisches Ereignis.
The first manned mission to the moon was a historic event.
Compare with
Raumschiff vs Rakete
rocket
'Rakete' and 'Raumschiff' can both have to do with travel into space. A 'Rakete' emphasizes the powerful propulsion and the launch; it is a projectile or spacecraft with a rocket engine. A 'Raumschiff' is a vehicle designed to travel in space, often with people or equipment on board. The words can be confused because a spacecraft can launch with a rocket or look like a rocket. When the focus is on the launch and propulsion, 'Rakete' fits better. When the focus is on the vehicle in space, 'Raumschiff' fits better.
Raumschiff
Im Film landet das Raumschiff auf einem fremden Planeten.
In the film, the spacecraft lands on an alien planet.
Rakete
Morgen startet eine neue Rakete mit einem Satelliten ins All.
Tomorrow a new rocket carrying a satellite will launch into space.
In real life
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