astronautics

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

noun (used with a singular verb)

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

Origin of astronautics

First recorded in 1925–30; see origin at astronautical, -ics

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Examples from the Web for astronautics

Historical Examples of astronautics

As far back as I can remember in my childhood, I was always interested in astronautics.
Man Made
Albert R. Teichner
Apparently the demand for specific formal education in the science of astronautics is increasing faster than it is being supplied.
The Practical Values of Space Exploration
Committee on Science and Astronautics

British Dictionary definitions for astronautics

astronautics

noun

(functioning as singular) the science and technology of space flight

Derived Formsastronautic or astronautical, adjectiveastronautically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for astronautics

1929, see astronaut + -ics.