manned

adj. having a person inside to control or operate it.

adj. describing a vehicle or craft, particularly in aerospace, that carries and is operated by a human crew.

“The first manned mission to the moon took place in 1969.”

“Engineers debated whether a manned expedition to Mars was safer than sending a fleet of autonomous rovers to collect samples.”

adj. having people working at a place to help customers or do a job.

adj. describing a station, desk, or facility that is currently occupied by staff members.

“The hotel has a manned reception desk twenty-four hours a day.”

“For security reasons, the entrance to the research facility must remain manned at all times, even during public holidays.”