cape canaveral
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.
Noun
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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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