rocketry

American

[rok-i-tree] / ˈrɒk ɪ tri /

noun

the science of rocket design, development, and flight.

rocketry British

/ ˈrɒkɪtrɪ /

noun

the science and technology of the design, operation, maintenance, and launching of rockets

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Etymology

Origin of rocketry

First recorded in 1925–30; rocket ¹ + -ry

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Whatever your opinion of Elon Musk’s rocketry and AI company, read the warning label on this and similar offerings very carefully.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

That means investors are buying into Musk’s vision for the company as a leader in rocketry, internet communications and artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Being five by five External link can mean things are fine in rocketry.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

He did everything he could to advertise his love of rocketry.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025

A space center that housed mankind's most advanced knowledge of rocketry yet had still failed to execute today's launch.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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