astrogation

/æstrəˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice of navigating spacecraft through space.

“The astronauts relied on astrogation to reach their destination in the distant galaxy.”

2. noun

The art or practice of charting the course of celestial bodies, especially in relation to space travel.

“The astrogation team worked tirelessly to plot the most efficient course for the mission.”

Synonyms

  • space navigation
  • stellar cartography

Antonyms

  • space debris