orbital mechanics

noun

Astrodynamics; the study of the movement of vehicles in space.

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Meanings

nounorbital mechanics (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAstrodynamics; the study of the movement of vehicles in space.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
astrodynamics
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