astronautics
[as-tr
uh
-
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
.