One on a mission (9)

I believe the answer is:

astronaut

(Other definitions for astronaut that I've seen before include "Santa tour for space traveller" , "Space voyager" , "high flier" , "For member of high-flying mission" , "Skier" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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