astrodynamics
/ˌæstroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
noun
- The study of the motion of objects in space, such as spacecraft and satellites, and the forces that affect them.
- She studied astrodynamics in college to learn how to control satellite orbits.
- Astrodynamics helps engineers calculate the best path for a rocket to reach Mars.
- Using astrodynamics, scientists predicted exactly when the comet would pass near Earth.