astronautics
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of astronautics
First recorded in 1925–30; see origin at astronautical, -ics
Example Sentences
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Through mutual friends, Kerr has got to know astronautics entrepreneur Chris Stott - who is the boss of American company Lonestar Data Holdings.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
"There's a lot riding on this," the astronautics expert, who is now at Stanford University, told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
“Twenty years ago, you would not have characterized the space business as fast moving,” said Daniel Hastings, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024
A professor of astronautics practice at USC, Reisman said the stacked formation offers a true vantage point of the orbiter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
He has predicted that within a decade or so the astronautics industry will be larger than the automotive industry of the entire world.
From The Practical Values of Space Exploration Report of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighty-Sixth Congress, Second Session by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics.
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