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aeronautics

[air-uh-naw-tiks, -not-iks] / ˌɛər əˈnɔ tɪks, -ˈnɒt ɪks /
NOUN
science of flight
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What’s Next: Lockheed’s aeronautics revenue dropped 1% in the first quarter External link from a year ago because of lower sales on classified programs.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Sales of aeronautics systems jumped 17%, while defense and mission systems climbed, offsetting a 3.4% drop in space systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The university said it built on its "65-year heritage of education and research in space science, aeronautics and astronautics".

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

At the same time, work accelerated across a wide range of priorities, including lunar exploration, Earth science, planetary defense, next-generation aeronautics, and technologies intended to support future missions to Mars.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

The five women took classes in astronomy and aeronautics.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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