extravehicular

[ ek-struh-vee-hik-yuh-ler ]

adjective

, Aerospace.

1. of, relating to, or being an activity performed by an astronaut outside a space vehicle while in orbit:

   an extravehicular activity.

extravehicular

/ ˌɛkstrəvɪˈhɪkjʊlə /

adjective

1. occurring or used outside a spacecraft, either in space or on the surface of the moon or another planet

   extravehicular activity

Word History and Origins

Origin of extravehicular¹

First recorded in 1960–65; extra- + vehicular

Example Sentences

The Extravehicular Activity suits have been in development for several years.

From Los Angeles Times

The sleek Extravehicular Activity suits have been in development for several years and are designed to withstand the rigors of space.

From Los Angeles Times

The extravehicular activity was canceled due to the risk to the cosmonauts.

From Scientific American

The Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit, as the spacesuit is officially called, is part of a general moonwalking system developed by Axiom Space for the mission.

From Washington Times

“You would put your feet in, put your arms in, and then kind of shimmy down into the suit,” said Russell Ralston, deputy program manager for extravehicular activity at Axiom Space.

From New York Times