astronautics

[as-truh-naw-tiks, -not-iks] /ˌæs trəˈnɔ tɪks, -ˈnɒt ɪks/
noun, (used with a singular verb)
1.
the science of or technology involved in travel beyond the earth's atmosphere, including interplanetary and interstellar flight.
Origin
1925-30; see astronautical, -ics
Examples from the web for astronautics
  • It will take the astronomical costs out of astronautics.
British Dictionary definitions for astronautics

astronautics

/ˌæstrəˈnɔːtɪks/
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) the science and technology of space flight
Derived Forms
astronautic, astronautical, adjective
astronautically, adverb
Word Origin and History for astronautics
n.

1929, see astronaut + -ics.