uncrewed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of uncrewed
First recorded in 1950–55; un- 1 ( def. ) + crewed ( def. )
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos successfully reused and recovered a booster for its New Glenn rocket, but the uncrewed mission did not deliver the satellite from the company AST SpaceMobile.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
The stakes are particularly high given concerns that arose during Artemis I, a 2022 uncrewed test flight to the Moon and back that saw the Orion heat shield erode in unexpected ways.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The alliance plans to use more uncrewed surface vessels in the operation this year, Abrahamson said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
That mission seemed like a success, but when crews began inspecting the heat shield on the bottom of the uncrewed capsule after splashdown, they noticed a problem.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The previous uncrewed Artemis I mission took off in November 2022.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
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