space navigation
speɪs ˌnævəˈɡeɪʃən
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Definition of space navigation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
spacecraft guidanceTECH.determining spacecraft position and velocity in spaceTECH.
  • Space navigation is crucial for interplanetary missions.
celestial navigation
2.
scienceTECH.the science of plotting a course through spaceTECH.
  • Space navigation is crucial for interplanetary travel.
astronavigation spacefaring
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Expressions with space

breathing spacen.
short pause to rest, recover, or prepare for something
She needed breathing space before the next meeting.
space outv.
lose focus or become distracted
He tends to space out during long meetings.
space cadetn.
someone who is often distracted or not aware of their surroundings
He's such a space cadet, always forgetting where he parked his car..
crash spacen.
temporary place to sleep
He offered his couch as crash space for the night.
give someone some spacev.
allow someone to be alone or not bothered
She was upset, so I decided to give her some space.
acres of spacen.
very large area or amount of space
The new office has acres of space for everyone to work comfortably.

Expressions with navigation

satellite navigationn.
system using satellites to provide geographic information and directions
Many cars come equipped with satellite navigation systems for easier travel..
freedom of navigationn.
right to sail ships through foreign waters without interference
The treaty ensures freedom of navigation through international waters..
navigation barn.
bar on a website or application for navigating between sections
Click on the navigation bar to access your profile settings..
satellite navigation systemn.
device receiving satellite signals for navigation
He bought a new satellite navigation system for his boat.
turn-by-turn navigationn.
GPS feature giving real-time directions at each turn
Turn-by-turn navigation helped me find the restaurant easily.
radio navigationn.
system using radio signals to guide vehicles
The ship relies on radio navigation for safe passage.
air navigationn.
science of planning and controlling aircraft direction and position
Air navigation is essential for safe long-distance flights.
inertial navigationn.
navigation using accelerometers and gyroscopes to track movement
The aircraft relies on inertial navigation for precise positioning.
navigation channeln.
waterway used for travel or transport
The navigation channel was busy with ships and boats..
inland navigationn.
field dealing with rules and guidance for waterway traffic within land areas
He specializes in inland navigation and waterway management.

Terms related to space navigation

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controlguidancenavigationorbitpositionspacecrafttrajectoryvelocityaerospacecelestialextraterrestrialinterstellar

Terms with space navigation included in their meaning

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astronavigationn.
space travel
navigation of spacecraft through space

Examples of space navigation in a sentence

  • Space navigation systems are vital for safe spacecraft operations.
  • Advancements in space navigation have made deep space missions possible.
  • Space navigation systems must be precise to avoid catastrophic errors.

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  1. French:navigation spatiale, trajectoire spatiale, ...
  2. German:Raumnavigation, ...
  3. Italian:navigazione spaziale, ...
  4. Spanish:navegación espacial, astronavegación, ...
  5. Portuguese:navegação espacial, navegação no espaço, ...
  6. Chinese:太空导航, ...
  7. Japanese:宇宙航法, 宇宙航行, ...
  8. Arabic:الملاحة الفضائية, ملاحة فضائية, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיּוּוּט חֲלָלִי, נִוּוּט בַּחָלָל, ...
  10. Russian:космическая навигация, космическое ориентирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:космічна навігація, ...
  12. Hindi:अंतरिक्ष नेविगेशन, अंतरिक्ष पथ प्रदर्शन, ...
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