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the branch of technology and engineering that deals with travel to and from outer space
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The study of astronautics involves the science and technology of space travel.
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My cousin is studying astronautics in college, he wants to become an astronaut.
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I heard that new movie is all about astronautics and space adventures.
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Exploring the depths of our own minds can sometimes feel like delving into the unknown realms of astronautics.