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.

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Origin of astrodynamics

First recorded in 1950–55; astro- + dynamics

Words nearby astrodynamics

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

astrodynamics
[ ăs′trō-dī-năm′ĭks ]

The dynamics of natural and artificial bodies in outer space.
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