astronautics

[ as-truh-naw-tiks, -not-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the science of or technology involved in travel beyond the earth's atmosphere, including interplanetary and interstellar flight.

astronautics

/ ˌæstrəˈnɔːtɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the science and technology of space flight

Derived Forms

• ˌastroˈnautically, adverb
• ˌastroˈnautic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of astronautics¹

First recorded in 1925–30; astronautical, -ics

Example Sentences

Apparently the demand for specific formal education in the science of astronautics is increasing faster than it is being supplied.

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As far back as I can remember in my childhood, I was always interested in astronautics.

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