celestial guidance

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celestial guidance

(Astronautics) the guidance of a spacecraft or missile by reference to the position of one or more celestial bodies

The guidance of a missile or other vehicle by reference to celestial bodies.

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celestial guidance - a method of controlling the flight of a missile or spacecraft by reference to the positions of celestial bodies

steering, guidance, direction - the act of setting and holding a course; "a new council was installed under the direction of the king"

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