astronautics [as-truh-naw-tiks, -not-iks] ExamplesWord Origin noun (used with a singular verb)
- 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.
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
- (functioning as singular) the science and technology of space flight
Derived Formsastronautic or astronautical, adjectiveastronautically, adverb Word Origin and History for astronautics n.