astrogation

English

Etymology

See astrogate.

Noun

astrogation (uncountable)

1. (science fiction) Astronavigation (navigation through space).
   • 1958, Robert A. Heinlein, chapter 7, in Have Space Suit, Will Travel, New York: Del Rey:

     If astrogation were that simple any sophomore could pilot a rocket ship […]

Derived terms

• astrogational

 

Related terms

• astrogate
• astrogator