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Deutsch: Thermische Belastung / Español: Tensión Térmica / Português: Tensão Térmica / Français: Contrainte Thermique / Italiano: Stress Termico

Thermal stress in the Space industry refers to the mechanical stresses induced in spacecraft materials and structures due to temperature variations. These stresses arise because different parts of the spacecraft may expand or contract at different rates when subjected to changes in temperature, leading to potential structural integrity issues.

Deutsch: Thermodynamik / Español: Termodinámica / Português: Termodinâmica / Français: Thermodynamique / Italiano: Termodinamica

Thermodynamics in the Space industry refers to the study and application of heat transfer, energy conversion, and thermal management in spacecraft and space missions. It is a crucial field for ensuring the proper functioning and longevity of spacecraft and their systems in the Harsh Environment of space.

Deutsch: Thermografie im Kontext der Raumfahrtindustrie / Español: Termografía en el contexto de la industria espacial / Português: Termografia no contexto da indústria espacial / Français: Thermographie dans le contexte de l'industrie spatiale / Italiano: Termografia nel contesto dell'industria spaziale

Thermography in the Space industry context refers to the use of thermal imaging to measure and visualize temperature distributions on the surfaces of spacecraft, satellites, and other space-related equipment. This technique is essential for monitoring thermal Performance, detecting anomalies, and ensuring the integrity of various components in the harsh Environment of space.

In the aerospace context, the thermosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that lies above the mesosphere and below the exosphere.

A thermostat in the space industry context refers to a crucial component within a spacecraft's Thermal Control System (TCS). Its primary role is to monitor and regulate temperatures of various components and subsystems, ensuring they remain within their specified operational limits. Unlike a household thermostat that controls room temperature for human comfort, space-grade thermostats are designed for the extreme and fluctuating thermal environment of space, where temperatures can swing from hundreds of degrees Celsius in direct sunlight to near absolute zero in shadow.

In the Space industry context, "thrive" refers to the successful growth, Development, and Sustainability of space activities and enterprises. This includes the ability of organizations, technologies, and missions to not only survive the challenging conditions of space and the competitive market but also to flourish and make significant contributions to Science, exploration, and commercial ventures. Thriving in the space industry means achieving long-term viability, advancing human presence and capabilities in space, and fostering innovations that benefit both space and Earth-bound applications.

Deutsch: Durchsatz / Español: Rendimiento / Português: Vazão / Français: Débit / Italiano: Capacità di trasmissione

Throughput in the space industry refers to the amount of data or material that a space system, such as a satellite communication link, ground station, or onboard processing unit, can successfully transmit, process, or handle over a given period of time. It is commonly measured in terms of data rate (bits per second) for communication systems or in terms of mass or energy transfer for physical systems, such as propulsion or manufacturing processes in space.

Deutsch: Schub / Español: Empuje / Português: Empuxo / Français: Poussée / Italiano: Spinta /

Thrust is a reaction force described quantitatively by Newton's third law. When a system expels or accelerates Mass in one direction, the accelerated mass will cause a force of equal magnitude but opposite direction to be applied to that system.

In the aerospace context, a thruster is a device that produces a force in order to propel an object through space. Thrusters are used in a variety of aerospace applications, including spacecraft, satellites, and missiles.

In the aerospace context, Thuraya is the name of a mobile satellite communication company that provides voice and data services to a wide range of customers, including individuals, businesses, governments, and NGOs. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Deutsch: Gezeitenkräfte / Español: fuerzas de marea / Português: forças de maré / Français: forces de marée / Italiano: forze di marea

In the context of the space industry, tides refer to the gravitational forces exerted by celestial bodies that deform the shape of other objects, such as planets, moons, or spacecraft. These forces play a critical role in orbital mechanics, satellite operations, and the long-term stability of space structures. Unlike ocean tides on Earth, which are primarily influenced by the Moon and the Sun, tides in space manifest as mechanical stresses and distortions in solid bodies or fluid systems.

Deutsch: Kipprotor / Español: Inclinarrotor / Português: Inclinação do rotor / Français: Inclinaison du rotor / Italiano: Rotor inclinato /

The term "tiltrotor" is primarily associated with aviation Technology rather than the Space industry. A tiltrotor Aircraft is a type of aircraft that has the ability to take off and land vertically like a helicopter but can convert to a Standard fixed-Wing airplane during Flight, which allows for higher speed and greater range. The key feature of a tiltrotor is its rotors, which can tilt from a vertical position for takeoff and landing, to a horizontal position for flight, combining the advantages of a helicopter's vertical lift capabilities with the speed and efficiency of an airplane.

Deutsch: Zeitmaschine und Zeit in der modernen Physik / Español: Máquina del Tiempo y el Tiempo en la Física Moderna / Português: Máquina do Tempo e o Tempo na Física Moderna / Français: Machine à Voyager dans le Temps et le Temps en Physique Moderne / Italiano: Macchina del Tempo e il Tempo nella Fisica Moderna

A time machine is a hypothetical device or concept that allows travel between different points in time, past or future, without breaking or accelerating the normal causal sequence. Within the context of modern physics, the study of time travel is closely linked to the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics, which have fundamentally redefined the nature of time. These theories do not view time as an absolute, independent quantity but as a dimension intertwined with space and influenced by phenomena such as gravity and velocity. The relationship between time machines and modern physics is, therefore, primarily theoretical, as the construction of such a machine far exceeds the limits of current scientific understanding and technological feasibility.

Deutsch: Timer / Español: Temporizador / Português: Temporizador / Français: Minuteur / Italiano: Timer

A timer is a crucial component in the space industry, ensuring precise timekeeping and synchronization for various operations. Timers are used to manage mission-critical tasks, from launch sequences to satellite operations, making them indispensable in space exploration and satellite communications.

Titan is the largest moon of Saturn, and is of significant interest in the aerospace context because of its thick atmosphere, which is composed mostly of nitrogen, and its surface features, which include lakes and seas of liquid methane and ethane.

Titania is the largest of the five major moons of Uranus. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1787, and it is the eighth largest moon in the solar system. It is primarily composed of water ice, and it has a heavily cratered surface with large rift valleys, and also it has a diameter of about 1,578 km (981 mi).

Deutsch: Titan / Español: Titanio / Português: Titânio / Français: Titane / Italiano: Titanio /

Titanium is a metal that is used in the construction of aircraft and other aerospace systems. Titanium is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and its corrosion resistance, making it an attractive material for use in aerospace applications.

Deutsch: Werkzeug / Español: Herramientas / Português: Ferramentas / Français: Outils / Italian: Strumenti

Tooling in the Space industry refers to the specialized equipment, fixtures, jigs, and other devices used in the manufacturing, assembly, testing, and maintenance of Spacecraft, satellites, and related components. These tools are essential for ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency in the highly demanding environment of space Technology.

Deutsch: Topografie / Español: Topografía / Português: Topografia / Français: Topographie / Italiano: Topografia /

Topography is the study of the forms and features of land surfaces. The topography of an area may refer to the land forms and features themselves, or a description or depiction in maps.

In physics and mechanics, torque is a standard mechanical quantity, the rotational equivalent of linear force.