spacedive
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Etymology[edit]
Noun[edit]
spacedive (plural spacedives)
- (fiction) A skydive from outer space, usually an orbital drop or direct insertion from beyond orbit, complete with (re-)entry heating.
- (astronautics, slang) A skydive that starts from orbit.
- (aeronautics, slang) A skydive that starts above the Karman line.
- (aviation, slang) A skydive that starts above the Armstrong line.
Derived terms[edit]
- spacediver (a person who spacedives)
- spacediving (the spacedive activity)
Verb[edit]
spacedive (third-person singular simple present spacedives, present participle spacediving, simple past and past participle spacedived)
- To perform a spacedive.