spaceprogram
nounUK /ˈspeɪs ˌprəʊ.ɡræm/
US /ˈspeɪs ˌproʊ.ɡræm/
A space program is a group of people and machines that work together to send rockets and people into space.
The space program sent a rocket to the moon.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A government's plan and budget for exploring space.
The country started a new space program to study Mars.
3. A set of missions and vehicles built for space travel.
The space program includes several rockets and a space station.
4. A company's effort to build and launch spacecraft.
The private space program launched its first satellite last year.