spacedive

English

Alternative forms

• space dive

Etymology

Blend of space +‎ skydive.

Noun

spacedive (plural spacedives)

1. (fiction) A skydive from outer space, usually an orbital drop or direct insertion from beyond orbit, complete with (re-)entry heating.
2. (astronautics, slang) A skydive that starts from orbit.
3. (aeronautics, slang) A skydive that starts above the Karman line.
4. (aviation, slang) A skydive that starts above the Armstrong line.

Derived terms

• spacediver (a person who spacedives)
• spacediving (the spacedive activity)

Verb

spacedive (third-person singular simple present spacedives, present participle spacediving, simple past spacedived or (chiefly US) spacedove, past participle spacedived)

1. To perform a spacedive.