space bridge
The term 'space bridge' has diverse meanings, ranging from real historical events to hypothetical technologies in science fiction.
Definition
C1Science Fiction
(fictional)A hypothetical system enabling near-instantaneous travel across vast distances in space.
Example
- In the novel, the explorers used a space bridge to travel to distant galaxies in seconds.
C2Astronautics
(technical, hypothetical)A proposed structure, such as a space elevator or skyhook, designed to facilitate travel or transport to and from space.
Example
- Scientists are researching the feasibility of a space bridge to reduce the cost of launching payloads into orbit.
B2History
(historical)A series of live, two-way communication broadcasts between the United States and the Soviet Union during the late Cold War.
Example
- The space bridge helped bridge the gap between American and Soviet citizens during a tense period in history.
B1Gaming
(video game)A video game similar to Nintendo's Fire from the Game & Watch series.
Example
- He spent hours playing Space Bridge, trying to beat his high score.
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