What is another word for rockets?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒkɪts] (IPA) 
Rockets are specialised machines designed for space travel. These spacecrafts are powerful and use controlled explosions to move through space. Synonyms for the word rockets include missiles, shuttles, spacecraft, spaceships and satellites. All of these machines are designed to traverse through space, whether it be to launch into orbit, to explore new planets or to deliver payloads into space. Missiles are rockets that are designed for military purposes and are often used for air defense systems or to launch attacks. Spacecraft and spaceships, on the other hand, are used for scientific explorations and to transport astronauts and researchers into space. Satellites are rockets that are launched into orbit to enable communication and to collect data about Earth and its surroundings.
