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The industry encompassing rockets, satellites, and space exploration is commonly referred to as the "space industry" or the "space sector." This industry involves a wide range of activities related to the design, development, manufacturing, and operation of spacecraft, launch vehicles (rockets), satellites, and associated technologies. It also includes space exploration missions conducted by space agencies, private companies, and international collaborations.

Deutsch: Raumfahrtinfrastruktur / Español: Infraestructura Espacial / Português: Infraestrutura Espacial / Français: Infrastructure Spatiale / Italiano: Infrastruttura Spaziale

Space Infrastructure refers to the network of physical structures, systems, and facilities that Support the operation, Exploration, and utilization of space. This includes satellites, space stations, ground stations, Launch vehicles, and other related assets that enable activities such as communication, navigation, Earth observation, and scientific research in space.

Deutsch: Weltraumstartoperationen / Español: Operaciones de lanzamiento espacial / Português: Operações de lançamento espacial / Français: Opérations de lancement spatial / Italiano: Operazioni di lancio spaziale

Space launch operations refer to the series of activities, procedures, and Logistics involved in preparing and executing the launch of a Spacecraft or Satellite into space.

Deutsch: Space Shuttle Programm / Español: Programa del Transbordador Espacial / Português: Programa do Ônibus Espacial / Français: Programme de la Navette Spatiale / Italiano: Programma dello Space Shuttle

Space Shuttle Program refers to the United States' human spaceflight program operated by NASA from 1981 to 2011. It involved the Development and operation of reusable Spacecraft known as Space Shuttles.

Deutsch: Raumstationsmodul / Español: Módulo de estación espacial / Português: Módulo de estação espacial / Français: Module de station spatiale / Italiano: Modulo della stazione spaziale

Space Station Module refers to a self-contained unit that forms part of a space station, designed to perform specific functions such as habitation, Research, power generation, or storage. These modules are interconnected to create a larger, multi-functional Structure capable of supporting long-term human presence and scientific activities in space.

Deutsch: Weltraumteleskop / Español: Telescopio espacial / Português: Telescópio espacial / Français: Télescope spatial / Italiano: Telescopio spaziale

Space Telescope in the Space industry context refers to a type of telescope that is launched and operated in space, above Earth's atmosphere, to observe Astronomical objects and phenomena without the interference caused by atmospheric Distortion. Space telescopes can capture clear, High-resolution images and Data from Celestial bodies across various wavelengths of Light.

Deutsch: Weltraumtourismus / Español: Turismo Espacial / Português: Turismo Espacial / Français: Tourisme Spatial / Italiano: Turismo Spaziale

Space Tourism refers to the commercial Activity of sending private individuals, rather than professional astronauts, into space for recreational, leisure, or Adventure purposes. This emerging sector within the Space industry aims to provide non-professional space enthusiasts with the opportunity to experience space travel, including suborbital flights, orbital missions, and potentially longer journeys beyond Earth's Orbit. Space tourism is transforming space from a domain exclusive to governments and research entities into a more accessible frontier for private individuals and commercial ventures.

Deutsch: Weltraumverkehrsmanagement / Español: Gestión del Tráfico Espacial / Português: Gestão de Tráfego Espacial / Français: Gestion du Trafic Spatial / Italiano: Gestione del Traffico Spaziale

Space Traffic Management (STM) refers to the set of regulations, procedures, and technologies designed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all space activities, including the prevention of collisions between space objects and the mitigation of space debris.

Deutsch: Raumfahrtqualität / Español: Calidad espacial / Português: Qualidade espacial / Français: Qualité spatiale / Italiano: Qualità spaziale

Space-grade refers to materials, components, and systems that meet the stringent requirements for use in the harsh environment of space. These standards ensure reliability, durability, and performance under extreme conditions, such as Vacuum, radiation, Temperature fluctuations, and Mechanical Stress.

Deutsch: Raumschiff / Español: Nave espacial / Português: Nave espacial / Français: Vaisseau spatial / Italiano: Astronave /

A spacecraft is a vehicle or machine that is designed and built to operate outside of the Earth's atmosphere, in space. Spacecraft can be classified into two main categories: artificial satellites and manned spacecraft.

Deutsch: Raumfahrzeugmontage / Español: Ensamblaje de Naves Espaciales / Português: Montagem de Espaçonaves / Français: Assemblage de Vaisseaux Spatiaux / Italiano: Assemblaggio di Veicoli Spaziali

Spacecraft Assembly in the Space industry refers to the process of building and integrating various components and subsystems into a complete spacecraft, ready for testing and eventual launch. This process involves the precise assembly of structural elements, Propulsion systems, Power supplies, Communication equipment, scientific instruments, and other Critical subsystems, ensuring that they function together as a cohesive unit capable of operating in the Harsh conditions of space.

Deutsch: Raumfahrzeugausfall / Español: Falla de nave espacial / Português: Falha de espaçonave / Français: Panne de vaisseau spatial / Italiano: Guasto del veicolo spaziale

Spacecraft failure in the space industry refers to the malfunction, degradation, or complete loss of function of a spacecraft or its subsystems, resulting in partial or total mission failure. Such failures can occur at any phase of a space mission, from launch and deployment to in-orbit operation or re-entry, and are caused by technical malfunctions, design flaws, environmental conditions, human error, or unforeseen anomalies.

Deutsch: Raumschiff-Innenraum / Español: Interior de la nave espacial / Português: Interior da nave espacial / Français: Intérieur du vaisseau spatial / Italiano: Interno della navicella spaziale

Spacecraft interior refers to the Design, layout, and functionality of the inside space of a spacecraft where astronauts live and work during their missions.

Deutsch: Raumfahrtnavigation / Español: Navegación espacial / Português: Navegação espacial / Français: Navigation spatiale / Italiano: Navigazione spaziale

Spacecraft Navigation in the Space industry context refers to the techniques and Systems used to determine the position, Velocity, and orientation of spacecraft relative to Celestial bodies or other spacecraft, and to control their trajectory and attitude throughout their mission. This includes everything from Launch, orbital insertion, station-keeping, maneuvering within a celestial body's orbit, to interplanetary travel, and re-entry into Earth's Atmosphere. Effective navigation is crucial for mission success, ensuring that spacecraft reach their intended destinations, perform required maneuvers accurately, and return safely.

Deutsch: Wiedereintritt von Raumfahrzeugen / Español: Reentrada de naves espaciales / Português: Reentrada de espaçonaves / Français: Rentrée des engins spatiaux / Italiano: Rientro dei veicoli spaziali

Spacecraft re-entry refers to the phase in a space mission when a spacecraft returns from space and re-enters the Earth's Atmosphere, involving a controlled descent that ensures the safety of both the spacecraft and its occupants or cargo.

Deutsch: Raumfahrzeug-Telemetrie / Español: Telemetría de naves espaciales / Português: Telemetria de espaçonaves / Français: Télémétrie des engins spatiaux / Italiano: Telemetria dei veicoli spaziali

Spacecraft telemetry refers to the automated process of collecting, transmitting, and receiving data from a spacecraft to ground-based control stations in the space industry. This data includes critical information on the spacecraft’s health, position, systems status, and environmental conditions, ensuring continuous monitoring and control during all phases of a space mission.

Deutsch: Thermische Steuerung von Raumfahrzeugen / Español: Control térmico de naves espaciales / Português: Controle térmico de espaçonaves / Français: Contrôle thermique des engins spatiaux / Italiano: Controllo termico delle astronavi

Spacecraft thermal control refers to the systems and techniques used to manage the temperature of a spacecraft, ensuring that all components and instruments remain within operational limits despite the extreme temperature variations in space. This is essential for the proper functioning and longevity of both manned and unmanned missions.

English: Spacefaring / Deutsch: Weltraumfahrend / Español: Viaje espacial / Português: Viajem espacial / Français: Voyage spatial / Italiano: Viaggiare nello spazio /

In the realm of the Space industry, spacefaring is a term that encapsulates the activities and capabilities related to venturing into space. It refers to the endeavors, technologies, and expertise required to explore and utilize the Cosmos beyond our planet. This article will provide a comprehensive understanding of spacefaring in the context of the space industry, highlighting examples, associated risks, and application areas. Additionally, it will touch upon the historical and legal foundations of spacefaring and conclude with a list of similar concepts and a summary.

SpaceLab was a program developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) in the 1980s and 1990s to promote the use of the Space Shuttle as a platform for conducting scientific research in microgravity. The program involved the development and deployment of a series of payloads, or specialized research modules, that were carried aboard the Space Shuttle and installed in the payload bay.

Deutsch: Raumflugzeug / Español: Avión Espacial / Português: Avião Espacial / Français: Avion Spatial / Italiano: Astronave /

In the Space industry context, a spaceplane is a vehicle that combines features of both Aircraft and spacecraft, designed to operate in both the Atmosphere of Earth and outer space. This enables it to take off and land like an airplane while also having the capability to enter space, conduct operations in Orbit, and then return to Earth. Spaceplanes can be crewed or uncrewed and are developed for a variety of purposes, including space tourism, satellite deployment, space station resupply, and Research.