aerostation
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of aerostation
Example Sentences
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He united in one machine the two modes previously made use of in aerostation.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)
Both Rozier and his companion were killed in the fall, so that he, first to leave the earth by balloon, was also first victim to the art of aerostation.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
M. Nadar had been editor of L'Aeronaut, a French journal devoted to the advancement of aerostation generally.
From The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation by Bacon, John Mackenzie
These considerations tended to turn the minds of those interested in aerostation to consideration of the hydrogen balloon evolved by Professor Charles.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
Lockwood Marsh, not only for the section on aeroplane development which he has contributed to the work, but also for his kindly assistance and advice in connection with the section on aerostation.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
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