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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"In reality, there's a whole range of messiness that could happen for these more complex systems," says Charles Dawson, a graduate student in MIT's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2023
In 1989 the International Academy of Astronautics established a postdetection protocol that largely emphasizes secrecy.
From Scientific American • Aug. 3, 2023
Maslov has received numerous awards for his work on aviation and turbulence studies and is a member of the international committee of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, headquartered in Fairfax County, Virginia.
From Reuters • May 18, 2023
"Cleaning up space debris is not optional," explained associate professor Dr. Carolin Frueh of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, who was not involved in the report.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2023
People began asking Representative George Miller, chairman of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics, about women astronauts.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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