astronautics definition - Dictionary

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as·tro·nau·tics [ àstrə náwtiks ]

noun

Definition:

1. science of spacecraft design: the science and technology of designing and building spacecraft ( takes a singular verb )

2. spacecraft operation: the skills and activities associated with the operation of a spacecraft ( takes a plural verb )

[Early 20th century. <astro-, after aeronautics]

as·tro·nau·tic adjective

as·tro·nau·ti·cal·ly adverb