The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Envisat

Deutsch: Envisat / Español: Envisat / Português: Envisat / Français: Envisat / Italiano: Envisat

Envisat (Environmental Satellite) in the Space industry context refers to an Earth observation satellite operated by the European Space Agency (ESA). Launched in 2002, Envisat was the largest Earth monitoring satellite ever built at the time and served as a major source of data on Earth's Atmosphere, oceans, land, and ice over a decade.

Data Volume

Deutsch: Datenvolumen / Español: Volumen de Datos / Português: Volume de Dados / Français: Volume de Données / Italiano: Volume di Dati

In the space industry, the exponential growth of Data Volume poses unprecedented challenges for data storage, transmission, and processing. Satellites, probes, and space telescopes generate vast amounts of information that must be managed efficiently to ensure mission success and scientific progress.

Attendant

Deutsch: Begleiter / Español: Acompañante / Português: Atendente / Français: Attendant / Italiano: Assistente

Attendant in the Space industry context refers to individuals who provide support, assistance, and services to astronauts, space missions, and related activities. This role includes a range of responsibilities such as ensuring the well-being of astronauts, maintaining equipment, managing logistics, and supporting mission operations both on Earth and in space.

Illustration

Deutsch: Illustration / Español: Ilustración / Português: Ilustração / Français: Illustration / Italiano: Illustrazione

Illustration in the Space industry refers to the use of visual representations—such as diagrams, drawings, computer-generated images, or animations—to explain, conceptualise, or communicate ideas, designs, or Data related to space technologies and missions. These illustrations help convey complex technical concepts in a visually accessible format, making them valuable for scientific, educational, and public Engagement purposes.