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as·tro·nau·tics
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Definition of astronautics
: the science of the construction and operation of vehicles for travel in space beyond the earth's atmosphere
Other Words from astronautics
astronautic
\ ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-tik
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or astronautical \ ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-ti-kəl
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adjective
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or astronautical \ ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-ti-kəl
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adjective
astronautically
\ ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-ti-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
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astronautics
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as·tro·nau·tics
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Kids Definition of astronautics
: the science of the construction and operation of spacecraft
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