astronautics
[ as-truh-naw-tiks, -not-iks ]
/ ˌæs trəˈnɔ tɪks, -ˈnɒt ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the science of or technology involved in travel beyond the earth's atmosphere, including interplanetary and interstellar flight.
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Origin of astronautics
First recorded in 1925–30; see origin at astronautical, -ics
Words nearby astronautics
astrometric binary, astrometry, astron., astronaut, astronautical, astronautics, astronavigation, astronomer, Astronomer Royal, astronomical, astronomical clock
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Example sentences from the Web for astronautics
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 AstronauticsAs far back as I can remember in my childhood, I was always interested in astronautics.
Man Made|Albert R. Teichner
British Dictionary definitions for astronautics
astronautics
/ (ˌæstrəˈnɔːtɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the science and technology of space flight
Derived forms of astronautics
astronautic or astronautical, adjectiveastronautically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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