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Deutsch: Zuweisung / Español: Asignación / Português: Alocação / Français: Allocation / Italiano: Assegnazione /

In the Space industry context, allocation refers to the process of distributing resources, tasks, or assets to different space missions, projects, or objectives. It involves making strategic decisions on how to allocate limited resources, such as budget, launch opportunities, and spacecraft, to achieve specific goals in space exploration, Research, or commercial ventures. Allocation plays a crucial role in optimizing the use of resources, managing risks, and prioritizing missions in the dynamic and resource-constrained space sector. In this article, we will explore the concept of allocation in the space industry, provide examples, discuss associated risks and application areas, and briefly touch on its historical context and legal considerations.

An alloy is a mixture of two or more metallic elements, typically composed of a base metal and one or more other elements, that are combined to give specific material properties that are not found in the base metal alone.

ALMA stands for Atacama Large Millimeter Array, it is an international partnership of astronomical observatories, which operates a radio telescope array located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. ALMA is one of the largest and most powerful observatories in the world, it is capable of observing radio waves with wavelengths of 0.3 to 9.6 millimeters.

Deutsch: Alphateilchen / Español: Partícula alfa / Português: Partícula alfa / Français: Particule alpha / Italiano: Particella alfa

An alpha particle in the Space industry context refers to a type of ionizing radiation that consists of two protons and two neutrons bound together, identical to a helium Nucleus. Alpha particles are a significant concern in Space travel due to their potential to cause biological damage and affect electronic equipment in Spacecraft.

Deutsch: Höhenmesser / Español: Altímetro / Português: Altímetro / Français: Altimètre / Italiano: Altimetro /

An altimeter is an instrument that is used to measure the altitude of an aircraft or other aerospace system. Altimeters work by measuring the pressure of the air at the altitude at which the aircraft or other system is flying.

Deutsch: Höhe / Español: Altitud / Português: Altitude / Français: Altitude / Italiano: Altitudine /

Altitude refers to the height of an object above a reference point, such as the surface of the Earth. Altitude is typically measured in units of distance, such as meters or feet, and can be either above or below sea level.

Deutsch: Aluminium / Español: Aluminio / Português: Alumínio / Français: Aluminium / Italiano: Alluminio

Aluminium in the Space industry context refers to a lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant metal widely used in the construction of Spacecraft, satellites, and Launch Vehicles. Its favorable strength-to-Weight ratio, excellent thermal and electrical Conductivity, and ability to withstand the Harsh conditions of space make it an essential material in aerospace Engineering. Aluminium alloys, which combine aluminium with other elements to enhance its properties, are particularly prevalent in the space industry, providing the structural components necessary for space exploration and satellite operations.

Aluminum is a commonly used material in the construction of aircraft. It is lightweight, strong, and resistant to corrosion, which makes it ideal for use in aircraft structures and components. Aluminum is used in the production of airframes, wings, fuselages, and other structural elements of aircraft, as well as in the manufacture of engine components, landing gear, and other subsystems.

Deutsch: Amor / Español: Amor / Português: Amor / Français: Amor / Italiano: Amor

Amor in the context of the space industry refers to a specific group of Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs) whose orbits cross Earth's orbit from the outside but do not significantly intersect it. These objects approach Earth without necessarily crossing its path, making them potentially hazardous but not immediately colliding celestial bodies. Their study is of great importance for understanding the dynamics of the Solar System and for planning future space missions.

Deutsch: Amos / Español: Amos / Português: Amos / Français: Amos / Italiano: Amos

Amos in the space industry context refers to a series of communication satellites operated by Spacecom, an Israeli satellite operator. These satellites provide a wide range of communication services, including television broadcasting, broadband internet, and data transfer across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Africa and Asia. The Amos series plays a crucial role in global communications, offering reliable coverage for government, business, and broadcasting services.

Deutsch: Verstärkung / Español: Amplificación / Português: Amplificação / Français: Amplification / Italiano: Amplificazione

Amplification in the space industry refers to the process of boosting the strength of signals, such as radio frequencies or data transmissions, to ensure they can travel long distances and remain intelligible. Amplification is critical for communication between satellites, spacecraft, and ground stations, ensuring reliable data transmission in the harsh environment of space.

English: Amplifier / Deutsch: Verstärker / Español: Amplificador / Português: Amplificador / Français: Amplificateur / Italiano: Amplificatore /

Amplifier in the Space industry context refers to an electronic Device or component designed to increase the amplitude or strength of electrical signals. These amplifiers play a crucial role in various aspects of space missions, enabling the Enhancement of weak signals, boosting communication capabilities, and facilitating the Transmission of Data over long distances in the Vacuum of space.

Deutsch: Über Meeresspiegel (AMSL) / Español: Sobre el nivel del mar (AMSL) / Português: Acima do nível médio do mar (AMSL) / Français: Au-dessus du niveau de la mer (AMSL) / Italiano: Sopra il livello del mare (AMSL) /

AMSL stands for "Above Mean Sea Level." It is a term used in the aerospace industry to describe the altitude of an aircraft or other object above the average sea level.

Anafi is also the name of a specific aircraft or drone produced by Parrot, a French drone manufacturer.

Deutsch: Analytik / Español: Analítica / Português: Análise de Dados / Français: Analyse de Données / Italiano: Analisi dei Dati

Analytics in the space and aerospace context refers to the systematic use of data analysis techniques and specialized tools to extract insights, predict outcomes, and generate actionable knowledge from the vast, complex datasets produced by aerospace systems. Aerospace analytics can be used to improve the efficiency, safety, and performance of aerospace systems and operations, involving the analysis of data from a wide range of sources, including flight data recorders, sensor systems, maintenance records, and telemetry from spacecraft. It applies advanced statistical and machine learning (ML) techniques to both structured and unstructured data to inform critical decision-making.

Deutsch: Analysator / Español: Analizador / Português: Analisador / Français: Analyseur / Italiano: Analizzatore

Analyzer in the Space industry refers to a broad range of instruments and devices used to examine and interpret various physical, chemical, and biological properties of materials and environments encountered in space missions. These instruments play a crucial role in scientific Research, spacecraft Operation, and mission success by providing precise and reliable data about the space environment, Celestial bodies, and the spacecraft itself.

Anechoic refers to a material or surface that is designed to absorb or reflect electromagnetic waves, particularly radio frequency (RF) waves, in such a way that they do not produce an echo or reflection. Anechoic materials and surfaces are used in a variety of aerospace applications to reduce or eliminate interference and noise, and they are an important part of many RF measurement and testing systems.

Deutsch: Eloxieren / Español: Anodizado / Português: Anodização / Français: Anodisation / Italiano: Anodizzazione

Anodizing in the Space industry context refers to an electrochemical process used to create a durable and corrosion-resistant oxide layer on the surface of metals, typically Aluminium. This layer enhances the metal’s Performance in the Harsh conditions of space, such as extreme temperatures, radiation, and Exposure to Vacuum.

Deutsch: Anomalie / Español: Anomalía / Português: Anomalia / Français: Anomalie / Italiano: Anomalia

An anomaly in the Space industry refers to any unexpected or abnormal event, behavior, or condition that occurs during the operation of Spacecraft, satellites, rockets, or other space-related systems. Anomalies can range from minor irregularities to critical system failures that affect the success of a mission. Detecting, diagnosing, and addressing anomalies are key components of space mission management and operational safety.

Deutsch: Antares (Rakete) / Español: Antares (cohete) / Português: Antares (foguete) / Français: Antares (fusée) / Italiano: Antares (razzo)

Antares in the Space industry context refers to a two-stage Launch Vehicle developed by Northrop Grumman (formerly Orbital ATK) for transporting cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) under NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program. The Antares Rocket is designed to launch the Cygnus Spacecraft, carrying supplies, equipment, and scientific experiments to the ISS. The rocket has a modular architecture that allows for different configurations to accommodate various payload types and mission requirements. Since its inaugural launch in April 2013, Antares has been a crucial part of maintaining and resupplying the ISS, demonstrating the increasing role of commercial partnerships in space exploration and Logistics.