extravehicular

(ˌɛkstrəvɪˈhɪkjʊlə)

adj

(Astronautics) occurring or used outside a spacecraft, either in space or on the surface of the moon or another planet: extravehicular activity.

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ex•tra•ve•hic•u•lar

(ˌɛk strə viˈhɪk yə lər)

adj.

performed or occurring outside an orbiting spacecraft.

[1960–65]

Translations

extravehicular

[ˌekstrəvɪˈhɪkjʊləʳ] ADJ → fuera de la nave

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extravehicular

adj (Space) → außerhalb des Raumfahrzeugs

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