astronautic
Relating to spaceflight
Astronautic means relating to space travel or the science of spacecraft design and operation.
The word parallels nautical, substituting stars for seas: astronautic engineering, astronautic missions.
The plural astronautics names the field itself—the science and technology of spaceflight.
Vehicle for outer space
- rocketryScience of propelled spacecraft
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- orbitCurved celestial path
- launchSet into motion
launchpad · capsule · mission control · space shuttle · orbiter · spacewalk · docking · reentry
Between celestial bodies
- lunarOf the moon
- MarsRed planet, war deity
- roverDrifter or space explorer
- probeThorough examination or tool
flyby · deep space · outer space · cosmic · celestial · planetary · asteroid · comet
Absence of apparent mass
- microgravityExtremely weak gravitational force
- freefallUnimpeded downward motion
- zero-gInformal term for weightlessness
- floatingStaying atop liquid
neutral buoyancy · vestibular · bone loss · muscle atrophy · vomit comet · space sickness · orientation
Pressurized garment for vacuum
- helmetProtective head covering
- visorEye-shading brim
- oxygen tankPressurized breathing gas container
- tetherFastening cord for animals
avionics · guidance system · navigation · life support · thermal protection · heat shield · solar panel · antenna
Federal space exploration bureau
- ESAContinental space organization
- SpaceXPrivate rocket manufacturer
- Blue OriginPrivate American spaceflight company
- space agencyBody managing spaceflight programs
JPL · Jet Propulsion Laboratory · Apollo program · Soyuz · Vostok · mission patch
Crewed research outpost in orbit
- ISSOrbiting multinational research facility
- space stationOrbiting crewed research facility
- moduleIndependent functional component
- airlockTwo-doored pressure transition space
cupola · docking port · Mir · Skylab · habitat · life support · crew quarters · resupply
spacecraft
Vehicle for outer space
- rocketryScience of propelled spacecraft
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
- orbitCurved celestial path
launch · launchpad · capsule · mission control · space shuttle · orbiter · spacewalk · docking · reentry · splashdown
interstellar
Between celestial bodies
probe · flyby · deep space · outer space · cosmic · celestial · planetary · asteroid · comet · orbit
weightlessness
Absence of apparent mass
- microgravityExtremely weak gravitational force
- freefallUnimpeded downward motion
- zero-gInformal term for weightlessness
floating · neutral buoyancy · vestibular · bone loss · muscle atrophy · vomit comet · space sickness · orientation
spacesuit
Pressurized garment for vacuum
- helmetProtective head covering
- visorEye-shading brim
- oxygen tankPressurized breathing gas container
tether · avionics · guidance system · navigation · life support · thermal protection · heat shield · solar panel · antenna · telemetry
NASA
Federal space exploration bureau
- ESAContinental space organization
- SpaceXPrivate rocket manufacturer
- Blue OriginPrivate American spaceflight company
space agency · JPL · Jet Propulsion Laboratory · Apollo program · Soyuz · Vostok · mission patch
International Space Station
Crewed research outpost in orbit
- ISSOrbiting multinational research facility
- space stationOrbiting crewed research facility
- moduleIndependent functional component
airlock · cupola · docking port · Mir · Skylab · habitat · life support · crew quarters · resupply · long-duration
astronauticterrestrial
Relating to land
earthbound · ground-based · subterranean · nautical · land-based
- astronaut trainingEducation for orbital travel
- astronaut helmetSealed headpiece for orbit
- ancient astronautsPrehistoric alien intervention theory
- astronaut wingsInsignia for space travelers
- astronaut ice creamFreeze-dried novelty dessert