Glossary F

Deutsch: Finalisierung / Español: Finalización / Português: Finalização / Français: Finalisation / Italiano: Finalizzazione

Finalization in the Space industry refers to the concluding phase of a project, mission, or system development where all components, designs, and processes are completed, validated, and made ready for deployment or operation. This phase ensures that the spacecraft, Launch Vehicle, or mission plan meets all technical, safety, and operational requirements before execution.

In the aerospace context, "FIR" can refer to several different things, depending on the context. Here are a few possibilities:

Deutsch: Brandschutz / Español: Seguridad contra incendios / Português: Segurança contra incêndios / Français: Sécurité incendie / Italiano: Sicurezza antincendio

Fire Safety in the Space industry refers to the strategies, technologies, and protocols implemented to prevent, detect, and extinguish fires in spacecraft, space stations, and other space-related environments. Ensuring fire safety is Critical due to the unique challenges posed by the microgravity environment and the confined spaces of space habitats.

Deutsch: Glühwürmchen / Español: Luciérnaga / Português: Vaga-lume / Français: Luciole / Italiano: Lucciola

Firefly in the Space industry refers to Firefly Aerospace, an American aerospace company specializing in the Development and launch of small to medium-sized satellites. The company's primary Focus is on providing cost-effective, flexible, and reliable Access to space for commercial, government, and research missions. Firefly Aerospace aims to fill the gap between large satellite launch providers and the growing demand for smaller payloads to be sent into orbit.

Deutsch: Erste Stufe / Español: Primera etapa / Português: Primeira etapa / Français: Premier étage / Italiano: Primo stadio

First-stage in the Space industry context refers to the initial part of a rocket's launch system, which is primarily responsible for providing the initial Thrust to Lift the rocket from the Ground and commence its journey into space. The first stage is a Critical Component of a rocket's overall architecture, featuring its own engines and Fuel supply which are designed to overcome the gravitational pull of the Earth.

Deutsch: Vorrichtung / Español: Dispositivo de sujeción / Português: Dispositivo de fixação / Français: Dispositif de fixation / Italiano: Dispositivo di fissaggio

Fixture in the Space industry context refers to specialized devices, structures, or assemblies used to support, hold, or secure Spacecraft components during Manufacturing, testing, transport, or operations. These fixtures are crucial for ensuring the precise alignment, stability, and safety of spacecraft parts and systems under the various conditions they encounter, from the assembly process through launch and deployment. The Design and use of fixtures are Critical in maintaining the integrity and functionality of Space systems, facilitating the complex processes involved in preparing spacecraft for their missions.

In the aerospace context, a flap is a type of high-lift device used to increase the lift of an aircraft's wing at a given airspeed.

A flare is the sudden, violent outburst of energy from a star’s surface.

Deutsch: Flexibilität / Español: Flexibilidad / Português: Flexibilidade / Français: Flexibilité / Italiano: Flessibilità

Flexibility in the space industry refers to the ability of systems, processes, missions, and organisations to adapt to changing conditions, unexpected challenges, or evolving goals. It encompasses technical, operational, and strategic adaptability, enabling the industry to efficiently respond to new opportunities or constraints.

Deutsch: Flug / Español: Vuelo / Português: Voo / Français: Vol / Italiano: Volo /

Flight is the process of operating aircraft or spacecraft in the air or in outer space. Flight involves a variety of activities and processes, including the design and construction of aircraft and spacecraft, the development of flight plans and procedures, and the operation of the aircraft or spacecraft during flight.

Deutsch: Flugdaten / Español: Datos de vuelo / Português: Dados de voo / Français: Données de vol / Italiano: Dati di volo

Flight data in the space industry refers to the collection, recording, transmission, and analysis of information generated during a spacecraft’s or launch vehicle’s flight. This data includes critical telemetry, navigation, performance metrics, environmental measurements, and system status updates gathered in real time or post-flight. Flight data is essential for mission control, ensuring spacecraft safety, tracking, and validating mission objectives.

The flight level is the nominal altitude of an aircraft referenced to a standard pressure datum, as opposed to the real altitude above mean sea level.

Deutsch: Auftrieb (Raumfahrt) / Español: flotación (industria espacial) / Português: flutuação (indústria espacial) / Français: flottabilité (industrie spatiale) / Italiano: galleggiamento (industria spaziale)

The concept of flotation in the space industry refers to the controlled buoyancy or suspension of objects in microgravity or simulated weightless environments. This principle is critical for handling fluids, equipment, and even astronauts during orbital missions, where traditional gravitational forces are negligible. Understanding flotation dynamics enables advancements in life support systems, fuel management, and experimental payloads aboard spacecraft.

Deutsch: Schwankung / Español: Fluctuación / Português: Flutuação / Français: Fluctuation / Italiano: Fluttuazione /

In the Space industry context, fluctuation refers to variations or changes that can occur in space environments, operational conditions, or market dynamics. These fluctuations can significantly impact space missions, satellite operations, and the economic landscape of the space industry. Understanding and managing these fluctuations is crucial for the success and reliability of space endeavors.

In physics, a fluid is a liquid,, gas, or other material that continuously deforms (flows) under an applied shear stress, or external force. They have zero shear modulus, or, in simpler terms, are substances which cannot resist any shear force applied to them.

Deutsch: Fluxgate / Español: Fluxgate / Português: Fluxgate / Français: Fluxgate / Italiano: Fluxgate

Fluxgate in the Space industry context refers to a type of magnetometer used primarily to measure the intensity and orientation of magnetic fields. Fluxgate magnetometers are commonly employed in satellite Technology and space missions to study Earth's magnetic field and the magnetic fields of other planets and Celestial bodies.

A flyby is a type of mission where a spacecraft flies by a celestial body, such as a planet, moon, or comet, at a relatively close distance without going into orbit around it.

In the aerospace context, Flyer refers to a machine or vehicle that is capable of flying or being flown, such as an aircraft, a spacecraft, or a drone.

Deutsch: Fokus / Español: Enfoque / Português: Foco / Français: Focalisation / Italiano: Focalizzazione /

In the aerospace context, focus refers to the specific area of research, development, or production that a company or organization is emphasizing or prioritizing. This can refer to a particular technology, capability, or market segment.

Deutsch: Filmmaterial / Español: metraje / Português: filmagem / Français: séquences vidéo / Italiano: filmato

Footage in the Space industry context refers to video recordings and visual documentation captured during space missions, training sessions, simulations, and other space-related activities. This footage is crucial for scientific analysis, public engagement, educational purposes, and historical documentation.