as·tro·nau·tics

(ăs′trə-nô′tĭks)

n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

The science and technology of space flight.

as′tro·nau′tic, as′tro·nau′ti·cal adj.

as′tro·nau′ti·cal·ly adv.

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astronautics

(ˌæstrəˈnɔːtɪks)

(Astronautics) (functioning as singular) the science and technology of space flight

ˌastroˈnautic, ˌastroˈnautical adj

ˌastroˈnautically adv

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as•tro•nau•tics

(ˌæs trəˈnɔ tɪks, -ˈnɒt ɪks)

n. (used with a sing. v.)

the science of or technology involved in travel beyond the earth's atmosphere, including interplanetary and interstellar flight.

[1925–30]

astronautics

the science of space travel, concerned with both the construction and the operation of vehicles that travel through interplanetary or interstellar space. Also called cosmonautics. — astronautic, astronautical, adj. — astronaut, n.

See also: Astronomy

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

astronautics - the theory and practice of navigation through air or space

aeronautics

natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"

avionics - science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics; "avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program"

load factor - (aeronautics) the ratio of an external load to the weight of the aircraft (measured in g)

dynamic balance - (aeronautics) the state of equilibrium in which centrifugal forces due to a rotating mass (e.g., a propeller) do not produce force in the shaft and so vibration is reduced

astrogate - navigate in space

astrogate - guide in interplanetary travel

rigid - designating an airship or dirigible having a form maintained by a stiff unyielding frame or structure

nonrigid - designating an airship having a shape maintained only by internal gas pressure and without a supporting structure

Translations

kosmonautika

Raumfahrt

astronautique

astronauta

astronáutica

astronautics

[ˌæstrəʊˈnɔːtɪks] NSING → astronáutica f

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astronautics

n sing → Raumfahrt f, → Astronautik f

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