The Space Glossary

This website is about everything about space ! You can find here

• our glossary
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• a forum to discuss everything regarding space and astrophysics
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• a job market, where you can publish your CV or free job positions

Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Navigation and Control

Deutsch: Navigation und Steuerung / Español: Navegación y Control / Português: Navegação e Controle / Français: Navigation et Contrôle / Italiano: Navigazione e Controllo

Navigation and Control in the Space industry refers to the technologies and processes used to guide Spacecraft and satellites to their intended destinations and manage their movements and orientations. These systems are crucial for ensuring the success of space missions by enabling precise trajectory planning, Real-time adjustments, and stable positioning.

Blueprint

Deutsch: Bauplan / Español: Plano / Português: Planta / Français: Plan / Italiano: Progetto

Blueprint in the Space industry context refers to a detailed plan or design that outlines the specifications, components, and construction methods for spacecraft, satellites, space stations, and other related structures and systems. Blueprints are essential for guiding the development, construction, and assembly of space Technology, ensuring that all components fit together precisely and function correctly.

Depiction

Deutsch: Darstellung / Español: Representación / Português: Representação / Français: Représentation / Italian: Rappresentazione

Depiction in the Space industry context refers to the visual Representation or illustration of space objects, phenomena, missions, and concepts. This can include artistic impressions, diagrams, computer-generated imagery (CGI), and real photographs captured by Spacecraft and telescopes.

Direct impact

Deutsch: Direkter Einschlag / Español: Impacto Directo / Português: Impacto Direto / Français: Impact Direct / Italiano: Impatto Diretto

Direct impact in the Space industry refers to the immediate and direct consequences resulting from collisions involving space objects, such as satellites, Spacecraft, or debris. This term encompasses both intentional impacts, such as those in kinetic impactor missions, and unintentional collisions, including those involving space debris.