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单词 astronautic
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astronautics

noun

as·​tro·​nau·​tics ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-tiks How to pronounce astronautics (audio)
-ˈnä-
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: the science of the construction and operation of vehicles for travel in space beyond the earth's atmosphere
astronautic
ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-tik How to pronounce astronautics (audio)
-ˈnä-
adjective
or astronautical
ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-ti-kəl How to pronounce astronautics (audio)
-ˈnä-
astronautically
ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce astronautics (audio)
-ˈnä-
adverb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Such a feat is theoretically possible, according to Olivier L. de Weck, a professor of astronautics and engineering systems at MIT. Jackie Wattles; Video By Milly Chan, CNN, 14 June 2022 Pavone, who is also associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics at Stanford University's School of Engineering, and his students arrived at the idea of a robot with extendable booms. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 1 July 2022 Marcos Berríos, 37, also a US Air Force major, is a test pilot who holds a master's in mechanical engineering and a doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Dec. 2021 That’s because airplane engines are designed to operate in the air, says Hamsa Balakrishnan, a professor of aeronautics and astronautics at MIT who studies airport operations. Aarian Marshall, Wired, 28 Sep. 2021 The gecko gripper was co-developed with Marco Pavone, Associate Professor of aeronautics and astronautics, at Stanford. Jennifer Kite-powell, Forbes, 20 May 2021 Technical lectures on basic astronautics, physics, astronomy, propulsion, biophysics, gyroscopic theory and similar highly technical subjects delivered by specialists from the Langley Research Center. Joseph N. Bell, Popular Mechanics, 5 May 2021 Mohan went on to study mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University, followed by a masters degree and doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 19 Feb. 2021 In fact, their pod cannot simply be made bigger to fit passengers, says team captain Philippe Kirschen, a master's student in aeronautics and astronautics. Larry Greenemeier, Scientific American, 14 May 2016 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

astronautics

noun

as·​tro·​nau·​tics ˌa-strə-ˈnȯ-tiks How to pronounce astronautics (audio)
: the science of the construction and operation of spacecraft

astronautic

adjective

variants or astronautical
as in celestial

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • celestial
  • stellar
  • star
  • astronomical
  • astral
  • empyrean
  • intergalactic
  • starry
  • interstellar
  • heavenly
  • astrophysical
  • astronomic
  • starlike
  • star-spangled
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