cosmonautics

American  

[koz-muh-naw-tiks, -not-iks] / ˌkɒz məˈnɔ tɪks, -ˈnɒt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. astronautics, especially as applied to space flight.

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Etymology

Origin of cosmonautics

First recorded in 1945–50; see origin at cosmonaut, -ics

Example Sentences

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cosmonautics

Valentina Ponomaryova later worked as staff head of cosmonautics for the academy.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson