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Deutsch: Insasse / Español: Ocupante / Português: Ocupante / Français: Occupant / Italiano: Occupante /

Occupant in the space industry context refers to an individual or living being inside a spacecraft, space station, or any other space-related environment. These occupants can include astronauts, cosmonauts, researchers, and even animals that are part of scientific experiments. The term "occupant" underscores the human or living presence in space missions and the need to address their safety, well-being, and functionality while in the extraterrestrial environment. In this article, we will explore the concept of occupants in the space industry, discuss their significance, and provide examples of space missions where occupants play a crucial role.

The ocean (also the sea or the world ocean) is the body of salt water that covers approximately 70.8% of the surface of Earth and contains 97% of Earth's water.

In the space industry context, oceanography refers to the study and monitoring of Earth's oceans from space using satellites and remote sensing technologies. This multidisciplinary field combines aspects of marine science with space technology to observe, understand, and predict various oceanic phenomena, including sea surface temperature, salinity, ocean color, currents, sea level rise, and the health of marine ecosystems. Satellite oceanography has become an indispensable tool for scientists and researchers, providing comprehensive and global data that are unattainable through traditional in-situ measurements alone.

OEM --->Original Equipment Manufacturer

Deutsch: Offshore / Español: Offshore / Português: Offshore / Français: Offshore / Italiano: Offshore /

In the aerospace context, "offshore" generally refers to anything that is located away from the shore or the mainland, typically over the ocean.

OHB --->OHB System AG

Open source is source code that is made freely available for possible modification and redistribution. Products include permission to use the source code, design documents or content of the product.

English: OpenMDAO / Español: OpenMDAO / Português: OpenMDAO / Français: OpenMDAO / Italiano: OpenMDAO

In the space industry context, OpenMDAO refers to an open-source framework developed by NASA for multidisciplinary design, analysis, and optimization (MDAO). It is specifically designed to help engineers and researchers solve complex problems involving multiple interacting disciplines, such as aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and controls.

Deutsch: OpenRocket / Español: OpenRocket / Português: OpenRocket / Français: OpenRocket / Italiano: OpenRocket

OpenRocket is a software tool designed for designing and simulating model rockets before they are built and flown. This open-source application aids hobbyists, educators, and engineering students in creating and testing rocket designs using a user-friendly interface.

Deutsch: OpenSpace / Español: OpenSpace / Português: OpenSpace / Français: OpenSpace / Italiano: OpenSpace

OpenSpace is an open-source software designed for visualizing the universe, enabling users to explore celestial phenomena and space missions in a highly detailed and interactive 3D environment. This tool is widely used in planetariums, museums, and educational institutions to provide immersive educational experiences related to astronomy and space exploration.

Deutsch: OpenVSP / Español: OpenVSP / Português: OpenVSP / Français: OpenVSP / Italiano: OpenVSP

OpenVSP (Vehicle Sketch Pad) is an open-source software tool that enables users to create three-dimensional models of aircraft and space vehicles. Developed by NASA, it is primarily used for the conceptual design and analysis of aerospace vehicles, allowing engineers and designers to rapidly model the geometry of aircraft and assess their aerodynamic properties.

Deutsch: Betrieb / Español: Operación / Português: Operação / Français: Opération / Italiano: Operazione /

"Operation" refers to the use or operation of aircraft or other aerospace equipment. This can include the use of aircraft for commercial or military purposes, as well as the operation of space vehicles or other aerospace equipment for research or other purposes.

Deutsch: Betriebssicherheit / Español: Estabilidad Operacional / Português: Estabilidade Operacional / Français: Stabilité Opérationnelle / Italiano: Stabilità Operativa

Operational stability in the space industry refers to the ability of a spacecraft, satellite, or space mission to maintain consistent, reliable, and safe functioning over its intended operational lifespan. This involves the stability of all onboard systems, adherence to mission parameters, and the ability to respond effectively to both expected and unexpected conditions.

Optoelectronic refers to the use of both optical and electronic technologies in the design and operation of aerospace systems. Optoelectronic technologies can be used in a variety of contexts within the aerospace industry, including the sensing, communication, and control of aircraft and other aerospace systems.

Deutsch: Optoelektronik / Español: Optoelectrónica / Português: Optoeletrônica / Français: Optoélectronique / Italiano: Optoelettronica /

Optoelectronics is a specialized field within the space industry that encompasses devices and technologies capable of generating, detecting, and controlling light to perform various functions. This multidisciplinary area combines principles of optics and electronics to enable a wide range of applications, from communication and remote sensing to navigation and instrumentation.

Deutsch: Umlaufbahn / Español: Órbita / Português: Órbita / Français: Orbite / Italiano: Orbita /

An orbit is the path that an object follows as it travels around another object under the influence of gravity. The object that is being orbited is called the central body, and the object that is orbiting is called the satellite.