Astrogated

/ˈæstroʊˌɡeɪtɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of astrogate; having successfully navigated through space using astronomical calculations and observations.

Etymology

Regular past tense formation of the verb astrogate, using the '-ed' suffix. This term exists primarily in science fiction and aerospace technical contexts.

Kelly Says

When NASA engineers 'astrogated' the Apollo missions, they calculated lunar trajectories so precisely that astronauts landed within miles of their targets from 240,000 miles away—that's like throwing a basketball from New York and landing it in a cup in Los Angeles.

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