The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Architect

Deutsch: Architekt / Español: Arquitecto / Português: Arquiteto / Français: Architecte / Italiano: Architetto

Architect in the Space industry context refers to professionals who are involved in the planning, design, and oversight of the construction of space systems, habitats, and infrastructure. This includes spacecraft, space stations, lunar bases, Mars habitats, and other facilities intended for use in outer space or on other Celestial bodies. Space architects combine principles from aerospace Engineering, architectural design, and environmental Science to create functional and sustainable living and working environments that can support human life in the Harsh conditions of space.

Meteorite

Deutsch: Meteorit / Español: Meteorito / Português: Meteorito / Français: Météorite / Italiano: Meteorite

Meteorite in the Space industry context refers to a fragment of a meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface. Meteorites are valuable for scientific research, providing insights into the early solar System and the formation of planets.

Collimation

Collimation refers to the process of aligning or adjusting optical components, such as lenses, mirrors, or other optical devices, so that light rays or other electromagnetic waves remain parallel as they pass through or reflect off these components. The primary goal of collimation is to ensure that light or radiation remains focused and does not diverge or converge unnecessarily.

High-power

Deutsch: Hochleistung / Español: Alta potencia / Português: Alta potência / Français: Haute puissance / Italiano: Alta potenza

High-power in the Space industry context generally refers to systems or components that operate at or are capable of handling significantly higher levels of electrical power compared to standard systems. This term can apply to various domains within Aerospace, including propulsion systems, satellite communications, and Payload instruments, where increased power levels are required for enhanced Performance and capabilities.