Spaceship

A spaceship, also known as a spacecraft, is a vehicle designed for travel and operation in outer space. The term is often used interchangeably with spacecraft, although spaceship typically implies a vehicle capable of controlled flight and maneuvering in space, while spacecraft can refer to any object launched into space, including satellites. In Hebrew, the term is חללית (khallalit). In Russian, it is космический корабль (kosmicheskiy korabl'), and in Chinese, it is 宇宙飞船 (yǔzhòu fēichuán). Spaceships are designed for various purposes, including human spaceflight, scientific research, satellite deployment, and interplanetary exploration. Key components of a spaceship include propulsion systems, life support systems (for crewed missions), communication systems, and navigation and guidance systems. Notable examples of spaceships include the Apollo spacecraft that carried astronauts to the Moon, the Space Shuttle for orbital missions, and the Soyuz spacecraft used for transporting crew to and from the International Space Station (ISS).