astrodynamics

[ as-troh-dahy-nam-iks ]

noun(used with a singular verb)
  1. the science dealing with the paths of space vehicles.

Origin of astrodynamics

1
First recorded in 1950–55; astro- + dynamics

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British Dictionary definitions for astrodynamics

astrodynamics

/ (ˌæstrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular) the study of the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space

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Scientific definitions for astrodynamics

astrodynamics

[ ăs′trō-dī-nămĭks ]


  1. The dynamics of natural and artificial bodies in outer space.

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