parallel inventions in the 15th and 20th century:
- books (printed through the printing press) spread knowledge just like the internet does, allowing a facilitated and drastically accelerated exchange of ideas
- new transport methods allow new lands to be reached and new worlds to be explored. i wonder whether it is an accident that “spaceships” are called after ships
ship (plural ships)
(nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.
(chiefly in combination) A vessel which travels through any medium other than across land, such as an airship or spaceship.
Spaceship is a portmantau of space and ship, so nope :)