Astronautical (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or belonging to astronauts or the science of astronautics.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The astronautical community worldwide closely followed the development of the new space suit design.
- She earned a degree in astronautical engineering and went on to work at NASA designing rocket systems.
- His astronautical experience as a fighter pilot made him a top candidate for the space program.
- The university established an astronautical department to research and study the physics of space travel.
- After years of astronautical training, she finally had the opportunity to travel to the International Space Station.