STANAG 8017

STANAG 8017 : Specifications of Spacecraft Classes (SOSCC)

A spacecraft is a type of vehicle designed for sublight travel.

A starship is a type of vehicle designed for faster-than-light interstellar travel.

If one wants to pilot faster-than-light (upgrade the spacecraft license to an equivalent starship license), the person has to take part in the corresponding training.

Spacecrafts and Starships are categorized in military and civilian types.