astrodynamics

[ as-troh-dahy-nam-iks ]

/ ˌæs troʊ daɪˈnæm ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the science dealing with the paths of space vehicles.

Nearby words

astrochemistry, astrocompass, astrocyte, astrocytoma, astrodome, astrodynamics, astrogate, astrogeology, astroglia, astrograph, astroid

Origin of astrodynamics

First recorded in 1950–55; astro- + dynamics

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British Dictionary definitions for astrodynamics

astrodynamics

/ (ˌæstrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the study of the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space

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Science definitions for astrodynamics

astrodynamics

[ ăs′trō-dī-năm′ĭks ]

The dynamics of natural and artificial bodies in outer space.