astronautics
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of astronautics
First recorded in 1925–30; see origin at astronautical, -ics
Example Sentences
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"There's a lot riding on this," the astronautics expert, who is now at Stanford University, told AFP.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
"We will be drawing on our expertise in electronics, fundamental science, astronautics, artificial intelligence and many others, to enrich the UK space industry and support the national space strategy."
From BBC • Mar. 10, 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
"Just like phyllo dough flakes apart, composite layers can peel apart because this interlaminar region is the Achilles' heel of composites," says Brian Wardle, professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2024
And let me tell you, no matter what they call it now—space probing, astronautics or what have you—it's still flying.
From What Need of Man? by Calin, Harold
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