spacemanship

From spaceman +‎ -ship.

spacemanship (uncountable)

1. The ability to pilot a spacecraft.
   • 1967, Jack Vance, The Palace of Love, New York, N.Y.: Berkley Publishing Corporation, page 121:

     Off through the cluster flew the Andromeda, and it seemed as if Zog changed course several times, whether from inaccuracy, poor spacemanship, or a desire to confuse his passengers.

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2025), “spacemanship, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.