astrogate
verb (used with or without object)
to navigate in outer space.
astrogation
-
a word derived from
astrogate.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Space flight is still good for a yarn, but already one university offers a course in theoretical astrogation *.
From Time Magazine Archive
He knew nothing about astrogation; but he knew that if he were heading directly toward the star, it ought to stay in the same place on his screen.
From The Worshippers by Ed Emshwiller
It was a little like astrogation, in which he had had the required preliminary instruction.
From Starman's Quest by Stan Mack
In the last two weeks we've exposed you to all the organized knowledge that can be put on tapes—physics, chemistry, biology, math, astrogation, the works.
From Forget Me Nearly by F. L. (Floyd L.) Wallace
Together they went up toward the astrogation dome.
From The Book by Michael Shaara
