cape canaveral

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cape canaveral

A rocket launches from Cape Canaveral into the clear sky.

Definition

Proper noun: - A geographical location: A sandy promontory, a point of land extending into the Atlantic Ocean from a barrier island off Florida's eastern coast. It is the site of a major NASA spaceflight center.

Usage
  • As a proper noun (geographical name):
    • The rocket launch was visible from Cape Canaveral.
    • Many historic space missions have originated from Cape Canaveral.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical context: The cape was known as Cape Kennedy from 1963 to 1973 before reverting to its original name.
    • Apollo missions were launched from the facilities at Cape Canaveral.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cape Kennedy (historical variant): The former name for Cape Canaveral.
  • Kennedy Space Center (related facility): The NASA spaceflight launch site located on Merritt Island, which is adjacent to and often associated with Cape Canaveral.
  • Space Coast (related term): The region of Florida surrounding Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center.
Synonyms
  • Launch site: A general term for a location from which rockets are sent into space.
  • Spaceport: A facility for launching spacecraft.
Related Phrases
  • "Launch from the Cape": A common phrase referring to a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral.
    • The satellite is scheduled to launch from the Cape next week.
cape canaveral

A rocket launches from Cape Canaveral into the clear sky.

Noun
  1. a sandy promontory (formerly Cape Kennedy) extending into the Atlantic Ocean from a barrier island off the eastern coast of Florida; the site of a NASA center for spaceflight

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