Aeronautics

Aeronautics is the science and practice of aircraft navigation. It is also used to refer to the engineering discipline related to the design, construction, and operation of aircraft. In relation to astronautics, aeronautics refers specifically to vehicles designed for travel within the atmosphere, while astronautics refers specifically to vehicles designed for travel outside of the atmosphere.

Related Topics:
Aircraft - Astronautics

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Aeronautics is sometimes divided into various disciplines. Aerostation is the design, construction, and operation of lighter-than-air vehicles such as balloons. Aviation is the design, construction, and operation of heavier-than-air vehicles such as airplanes and helicopters.

Related Topics:
Aerostation - Aviation - Airplanes - Helicopters

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In common usage however, the term aviation is also used as a synonym for aeronautics, or sometimes even to refer to aeronautics and astronautics as a whole.

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