aerospace

[ air-oh-speys ]

noun

1. the atmosphere and the space beyond considered as a whole.
2. the industry concerned with the design and manufacture of aircraft, rockets, missiles, spacecraft, etc., that operate in aerospace.

adjective

1. of or relating to aerospace or the aerospace industry.

aerospace

/ ˈɛərəˌspeɪs /

noun

1. the atmosphere and space beyond
2. modifier of or relating to rockets, missiles, space vehicles, etc, that fly or operate in aerospace

   the aerospace industry

aerospace

/ âr′ō-spās′ /

1. Relating to the Earth's atmosphere and the space beyond.
2. Relating to the science and technology of flight and space travel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerospace¹

First recorded in 1955–60; aero- + space

Example Sentences

Vertical Aerospace says it will deliver 150 aircraft to its customers by the end of the decade.

From BBC

He now works for aerospace consultancy Leeham.

From BBC

Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX has received billions of dollars in federal contracts, and could be line for more, while his five other businesses could gain from a lighter regulatory touch.

From Los Angeles Times

The retired aerospace engineer, who lives in Sierra Madre, did about four reps before his teeth clenched, his legs trembled and he let out short puffs of air through pursed lips.

From Los Angeles Times

"Pieces of space junk are like ticking time bombs," observed Moriba Jah, a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.

From BBC