Glossary B

Black is a colour which is used to describe the absence of light or a Secret.
A Black hole theoretically a massive object formed at the beginning of the universe or by a gravitational collapse of a star exploding as a supernova. The gravitational field is intense that no electromagnetic radiation can escape.

A blimp is a non-rigid airship. Its shape is maintained by internal pressure.

Deutsch: Blue Origin / Español: Blue Origin / Português: Blue Origin / Français: Blue Origin / Italiano: Blue Origin

Blue Origin in the space industry context refers to the American private aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000. The company focuses on developing reusable rockets, advancing human spaceflight, and enabling long-term space exploration with the ultimate goal of building a future where millions of people can live and work in space. Blue Origin is known for its New Shepard suborbital vehicle, New Glenn orbital rocket, lunar lander Blue Moon, and its involvement in NASA’s Artemis program.

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.

Deutsch: Blauverschiebung / Español: Corrimiento al azul / Português: Desvio para o azul / Français: Déplacement vers le bleu / Italian: Spostamento verso il blu

Blueshift in the Space industry context refers to the Phenomenon where Light or other electromagnetic Radiation from an object in space moves towards the blue end of the spectrum. This indicates that the object is moving closer to the Observer, which is the opposite of redshift, where the light shifts towards the red end of the spectrum, indicating the object is moving away.

In the aerospace context, BMEWS stands for "Ballistic Missile Early Warning System". It is a system of radar and other sensors that is designed to detect and track incoming ballistic missiles, and to provide early warning of a potential missile attack.

In the aerospace context, Boeing is a major American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide.

Bomber in the space industry context refers to a type of Spacecraft or space mission designed to impact or destroy celestial bodies, such as asteroids, comets, or space debris. Bombers are a subset of space missions that Focus on planetary defense and are intended to mitigate potential threats to Earth posed by these objects. While the concept of bombers in space may evoke images of science Fiction, it is a real and important area of study and development in space exploration. In this article, we will explore the significance of space bombers, provide examples of such missions, and discuss similar concepts related to planetary defense and space exploration.

Deutsch: Buch / Español: Libro / Português: Livro / Français: Livre / Italiano: Libro

Book in the Space industry context can refer to a published work or resource that provides detailed information, Research, history, or analysis about various aspects of space exploration, astronautics, and the science and Technology of space travel. Books in this context can range from technical manuals and academic textbooks to popular science works and autobiographies of astronauts. They serve as crucial resources for education, reference, and inspiration, offering insights into the complexities of space missions, the challenges of living and working in space, and the future possibilities of human and robotic space Exploration.

A booster refers to a rocket or Propulsion system designed to provide the initial thrust needed to lift a Spacecraft or payload from Earth's surface into space. Boosters play a crucial role in launching spacecraft, satellites, and crewed missions into Orbit or on interplanetary journeys. These powerful engines are responsible for overcoming Earth's gravity and providing the necessary Velocity for the vehicle to reach its intended destination. In this article, we will delve into the concept of boosters in the space industry, their significance, and provide numerous examples of different types of boosters used in space missions.

Boosting refers to the use of additional propulsion to increase the speed or altitude of a spacecraft or missile. Boosting can be accomplished using a variety of methods, including the use of additional rocket engines, the release of solid fuel rocket stages, or the use of other types of propulsion systems.

Deutsch: Bremsen / Español: Frenado / Português: Frenagem / Français: Freinage / Italiano: Frenata

Braking in the Space industry refers to the process of slowing down a spacecraft, satellite, or lander during different phases of a mission, such as entering orbit, landing on a planetary surface, or returning to Earth. Braking is essential to ensure safe operations in space and successful landings on Celestial bodies. Since there is no atmosphere or traditional Friction in the Vacuum of space, space braking often relies on techniques like aerobraking, retropropulsion, or gravity assist to decelerate spacecraft.

Deutsch: Löten / Español: Soldadura / Português: Brasagem / Français: Brasage / Italian: Brasatura

Brazing is a metal-joining process that involves the use of a filler metal with a melting point above 450°C (842°F) but below the melting point of the base metals. In the Space industry, brazing is crucial for creating strong, reliable joints in components subjected to extreme conditions.

A bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) is a mathematical function that describes the way that a surface reflects light as a function of the angle of incidence and the angle of Reflection. BRDFs are used to characterize the reflectance properties of surfaces, and they are often used in the aerospace industry to model the reflectance of surfaces for various applications, such as imaging, remote sensing, and radiometry.

Bremen, officially the City Municipality of Bremen (German: Stadtgemeinde Bremen), is the capital of the German state Free Hanseatic City of Bremen (Freie Hansestadt Bremen), a two-city-state consisting of the cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven. With about 570,000 inhabitants, the Hanseatic city is the 11th largest city of Germany and the second largest city in Northern Germany after Hamburg.

In the aerospace context, broadband refers to a type of high-speed Internet connection that is capable of transmitting data at a much faster rate than traditional narrowband connections.

A broadcast in space refers to the transmission of radio or television signals from a spacecraft or satellite to the Earth. These broadcasts are typically used for communication, entertainment, and information dissemination purposes.

Deutsch: Rundfunk / Español: Radiodifusión / Português: Radiodifusão / Français: Radiodiffusion / Italiano: Radiodiffusione

Broadcasting in the context of the space industry refers to the transmission of data, signals, or information via satellites to large geographical areas. This data can include television, radio, internet services, or specific communication messages. Broadcasting typically involves the use of geostationary or low-earth orbit satellites, enabling coverage that transcends terrestrial limitations.

Deutsch: Budgetierung / Español: Presupuestación / Português: Orçamentação / Français: Budgétisation / Italiano: Budgetizzazione

Budgeting is the systematic process of planning and allocating financial resources for Space industry projects, including research, development, and deployment activities. It encompasses assessing and distributing funds for mission costs, technology advancements, infrastructure, personnel, and potential contingencies. In this context, budgeting is essential to ensure the efficient allocation of resources in complex, high-stakes projects that often span several years.

Deutsch: Auftrieb / Español: Flotabilidad / Português: Flutuabilidade / Français: Flottabilité / Italiano: Galleggiabilità /

In the Space industry context, buoyancy is not commonly discussed in the traditional sense related to fluids on Earth, such as the upward force experienced by objects submerged in a Liquid. However, the concept of buoyancy can be extended or analogous in discussions about Spacecraft behavior in various Celestial environments or in the Development of technologies for exploring planetary bodies with atmospheres.