The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Material brittleness

Deutsch: Materialbrüchigkeit / Español: Fragilidad del Material / Português: Fragilidade do Material / Français: Fragilité des Matériaux / Italiano: Fragilità del Materiale

Material brittleness is a Critical property to consider in the Space industry. It refers to the tendency of a material to fracture or break without significant Deformation when subjected to stress. Brittleness is a key factor in material selection for spacecraft, satellites, and other space equipment, as brittle materials can Fail catastrophically under the extreme conditions of space.

Solar energy

Deutsch: Solarenergie / Español: Energía solar / Português: Energia solar / Français: Énergie solaire / Italiano: Energia solare

Solar energy in the space industry refers to the use of sunlight as a power source for spacecraft, satellites, space stations, and planetary exploration missions. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, providing a sustainable and long-term energy solution for space operations.

Attenuator

Deutsch: Abschwächer / Español: Atenuador / Português: Atenuador / Français: Atténuateur / Italiano: Attenuatore

Attenuator in the Space industry context refers to a device or component used to reduce the power or amplitude of a signal without significantly distorting its waveform. This device is Critical in managing signal strength within various space communication systems and instruments, ensuring that signals are transmitted and received accurately and efficiently.

Permission

Deutsch: Genehmigung / Español: permiso / Português: permissão / Français: permission / Italian: permesso

Permission in the Space industry context refers to the official approval or authorization required from regulatory bodies, governments, or international organizations to conduct activities related to space exploration, satellite launches, and the use of space resources. These permissions are crucial for ensuring that space activities are conducted safely, legally, and in accordance with international treaties and agreements.