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prototype

[proh-tuh-tahyp] / ˈproʊ təˌtaɪp /


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But in February, Nasa changed that plan and said the mission would fly only in low Earth orbit, barely deeper in space than the International Space Station, and dock with prototype lunar landers.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

SpaceX is required to provide the Space Force with a fully operational prototype by the end of next year.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

That version, previously shown as a prototype last year, has now advanced further in developer testing, Google announced, without providing additional details.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Representatives said the truck is a prototype of what Amazon could offer DHS.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

That makes it difficult for an inventor to foresee whether his or her awful prototype might eventually find a use and thus warrant more time and expense to develop it.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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