"space-based" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more space-based [comparative], most space-based [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} space-based (comparative more space-based, superlative most space-based)
  1. (space science, of a weapon, facility, etc) Based in (or beginning from) space (especially in orbit, but sometimes on a planet or moon). Categories (topical): Astronautics, Space Related terms: spaceborne
    Sense id: en-space-based-en-adj-JGjzApoE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, space-science

Alternative forms

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