astronautics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

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as·tro·nau·tics | \ ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-tiks

, -ˈnä- \

Definition of astronautics

: the science of the construction and operation of vehicles for travel in space beyond the earth's atmosphere

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Other Words from astronautics

astronautic \ ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-tik

, -ˈnä- \ or astronautical \ ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-ti-kəl

, -ˈnä- \ adjective

astronautically \ ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-ti-k(ə-)lē

, -ˈnä- \ adverb

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Recent Examples on the Web Mohan went on to study mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University, followed by a masters degree and doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN, "The face of the Perseverance landing was an Indian American woman," 19 Feb. 2021 In fact, their pod cannot simply be made bigger to fit passengers, says team captain Philippe Kirschen, a master's student in aeronautics and astronautics. — Larry Greenemeier, Scientific American, "First SpaceX Hyperloop Transit Pod Contender Unveiled," 14 May 2016 Buzz Aldrin, selected in the third group of NASA astronauts in 1963, was the first person to join the corps with a doctoral degree (in astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology). — National Geographic, "How the 'right stuff' to be an astronaut has changed over the years," 7 Oct. 2020

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