space age
Noun: - The era characterized by space exploration: The period in history beginning with the first successful human ventures into outer space, marked by the launch of the first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1 in 1957) and continuing to the present day. It signifies a time of advanced technology and scientific achievement related to space travel and astronomy.
The term is used to describe the historical period, its associated technology, and its cultural impact. - It is often used attributively (as a modifier before another noun) to describe objects, designs, or ideas that are very modern, futuristic, or inspired by space exploration. - It is typically capitalized when referring specifically to the historical era: the Space Age.
As a noun (the era):
- The launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 is considered the dawn of the Space Age.
- We have learned an incredible amount about our solar system since the beginning of the space age.
As an attributive noun (modifier):
- The building's architecture has a space-age aesthetic, with sleek curves and metallic surfaces.
- This space-age material is incredibly lightweight yet strong.
- "Space-age technology": Technology that is extremely advanced, modern, or reminiscent of technology developed for space exploration.
- The new sports car uses space-age technology derived from aerospace engineering.
- Space-age (adjective): Having the very modern or futuristic qualities associated with the technology of the Space Age.
- The designer created a collection of space-age furniture.
- Astronautical era: A more technical term for the period of space travel.
- Jet age: A preceding era marked by the advent of jet aircraft; sometimes used in contrast or sequence with "space age."
- The dawn of the space age: The very beginning of this historical period.
- The 1960s were an exciting time, living through the dawn of the space age.
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the age beginning with the first space travel; from 1957 to the present
