astrodynamics

American

[as-troh-dahy-nam-iks] / ˌæs troʊ daɪˈnæm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the science dealing with the paths of space vehicles.

astrodynamics British

/ ˌæstrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks /

noun

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

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astrodynamics Scientific

/ ăs′trō-dī-năm′ĭks /

The dynamics of natural and artificial bodies in outer space.

Etymology

Origin of astrodynamics

First recorded in 1950–55; astro- + dynamics

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And AI choreographs drawing instantly on astrodynamics and physics datasets, Col.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2023

Barring a complete computer failure or other critical event, Vogel's vast knowledge of astrodynamics would never come into play.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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