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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

transport, conveyance go
something that serves as a means of transportation

vehicle go
a conveyance that transports people or objects

craft go
a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space

spacecraft, ballistic capsule, space vehicle
a craft capable of traveling in outer space

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lander go
a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet
lunar excursion module, lunar module, LEM go
a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
capsule, space capsule go
a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space
space shuttle go
a reusable spacecraft with wings for a controlled descent through the Earth's atmosphere
starship, spaceship go
a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)