aerospace

aerospace

1. the atmosphere and space beyond

2. of or relating to rockets, missiles, space vehicles, etc., that fly or operate in aerospace
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Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

aerospace

The Earth's atmosphere and the space beyond.

Collins Dictionary of Astronomy © Market House Books Ltd, 2006

aerospace

[¦e·rō¦spās]

(aerospace engineering)

airspace

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

aerospace

i. The earth's atmosphere and the space beyond it; it is considered a zone available for the flight of aircraft and spacecraft. It extends from the earth's surface outward through the atmosphere to the farthest part of the observable universe. The earth's atmosphere and space above are two separate entities but are considered a single realm for activity in the launch, guidance, and control of vehicles that will travel in both entities.
ii. Used as an adjective, as in aerospace activity, aerospace power, aerospace vehicle, etc.

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