astrodynamics

English

Etymology

From astro- +‎ dynamics.

Noun

astrodynamics (uncountable)

1. The study of the motion of rockets and spacecraft, usually from Newton's laws of motion, Newtonian gravity, and Kepler's laws

   Synonym: orbital mechanics

Translations

the study of the motion of spacecraft

• Finnish: astrodynamiikka
• German: Astrodynamik (de) f
• Italian: astrodinamica (it) f