Aeronautics

[eərə'nɔːtɪks] or [,ɛrə'nɔtɪks]

(noun.) the theory and practice of navigation through air or space.

Edited by Cecilia--From WordNet

(n.) The science or art of ascending and sailing in the air, as by means of a balloon; aerial navigation; ballooning.

Editor: Val

n. Aerostation, ballooning.

Checker: Tanya