The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Planing

English: Planing / Deutsch: Planung / Español: Planificación / Português: Planejamento / Français: Planification / Italiano: Pianificazione /

In aerospace, planing refers to the phenomenon in which an aircraft or other vehicle rises up and glides over the surface of water or other fluid, rather than submerging or penetrating through it.

Complexity and Reliability

Deutsch: Komplexität und Zuverlässigkeit / Español: Complejidad y Fiabilidad / Português: Complexidade e Confiabilidade / Français: Complexité et Fiabilité / Italiano: Complessità e Affidabilità

In the Space industry context, complexity and reliability refer to the intricate and interconnected nature of space systems and the necessity for these systems to perform their intended functions consistently and predictably under extreme conditions. Managing the complexity of space missions while ensuring high reliability is crucial for mission success and the safety of space operations.

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.

Asteroid Redirect Mission

The Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM) stands as a captivating and innovative endeavor within the realm of aerospace exploration. With a primary goal of advancing our understanding of asteroids and planetary defense, ARM represents a remarkable leap forward in space exploration.