spaceport

noun

space·​port ˈspās-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce spaceport (audio)
: an installation for testing and launching spacecraft

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The new Space Age looks to be shifting into top gear as SpaceX signs an agreement with the state of Louisiana for the company to invest US$100 billion to build the world's largest spaceport that could conduct over 10,000 launches per year. — David Szondy august 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 The spaceport would be located on 125,000 acres of land formerly owned by Exxon along Louisiana’s southern coast about 200 miles west of New Orleans in Vermilion Parish. — Stephen Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Investors aren't appreciating the full scope of the ambition behind SpaceX's decision to build a $100 billion spaceport in Louisiana, according to Adam Jonas. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 The last time the Florida spaceport did not lead the world in space launches was in 2015. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spaceport

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First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spaceport was in 1930

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spaceport

noun
space·​port ˈspā-ˌspō(ə)rt How to pronounce spaceport (audio)
-ˌspȯ(ə)rt
: a place for testing and launching spacecraft
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