astronautics

astronautics [as-truh-naw-tiks, -not-iks] ExamplesWord Origin 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 of astronautics First recorded in 1925–30; see origin at astronautical, -ics Examples from the Web for astronautics Historical Examples of astronautics

As far back as I can remember in my childhood, I was always interested in astronautics.

Man Made

Albert R. Teichner

Apparently the demand for specific formal education in the science of astronautics is increasing faster than it is being supplied.

The Practical Values of Space Exploration

Committee on Science and Astronautics

British Dictionary definitions for astronautics astronautics noun

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

Derived Formsastronautic or astronautical, adjectiveastronautically, adverb Word Origin and History for astronautics n.

1929, see astronaut + -ics.