aerospace

1 of 2

noun

aero·space ˈer-ō-ˌspās

: space comprising the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond

: a physical science that deals with aerospace

: the aerospace industry

aerospace

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to aerospace, to vehicles used in aerospace or the manufacture of such vehicles, or to travel in aerospace

aerospace research

aerospace profits

aerospace medicine

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Navigation supports flight control Northrop Grumman LITEF, a German subsidiary of the US defense and aerospace company, will supply the LCR-110 inertial reference system. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 In my work with companies in aerospace, healthcare and manufacturing, AI projects rarely stall because the model is weak. — Jacqueline Destefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Adjective

Cygnus still flies today, for the aerospace giant Northrop Grumman, which bought Orbital Sciences in 2018. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026 And despite the high barrier to entry for non-aerospace businesses, new companies are getting in on the action. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aerospace

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Etymology

Noun

derivative of aerospace entry 2

Adjective

aero- + space entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aerospace was in 1955

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aerospace

1 of 2 noun

aero·space ˈar-ō-ˌspās

ˈer-

: the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond

: a science dealing with aerospace

aerospace

2 of 2 adjective

: of or relating to aerospace, to the vehicles used in aerospace or their manufacture, or to travel in aerospace

aerospace medicine

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adjective

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