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Definition of astronautical

astronautical

/ˌæs.trəˈnɔː.tɪ.kəl/
as · tro · nau · ti · cal
Adverb:astronautically
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Relating to astronautics, astronauts, or the science and technology of space travel and exploration.

Example

"The university recently expanded its astronautical engineering program to focus on reusable spacecraft."

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astrologist
astrology
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astronautical
astronomer
astronomic
astronomical

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from 'astronautics' plus the adjectival suffix '-al', ultimately derived from Ancient Greek 'astron' (star) and 'nautes' (sailor).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astronautical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astronautical
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