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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: 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.

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.

Deutsch: Landezone / Español: Zona de aterrizaje / Português: Zona de pouso / Français: Zone d'atterrissage / Italiano: Zona di atterraggio /

The touchdown zone (TDZ) is the first 3000 feet (roughly 1000 m) of the Runway or the first third of the runway, whichever is less, measured from the threshold.

In materials science and metallurgy, toughness is the ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing.

Deutsch: Turm / Español: Torre / Português: Torre / Français: Tour / Italiano: Torre /

Tower in the space industry context refers to a structure or assembly used in various aspects of space missions, from launch facilities to Spacecraft and space station components. Towers serve different purposes, including supporting rockets during pre-launch preparations, providing access for astronauts, and housing equipment or instrumentation. They are crucial for the successful execution of space missions, ensuring safe and efficient operations in the challenging Environment of space. In this article, we will explore the significance of towers in the space industry, provide examples of different types of space towers, and discuss similar concepts related to launch infrastructure and space station components.

The track is the path on the Ground over which an aircraft has flown. Also used synonymously with course, the direction in which an aircraft is moving relative to the ground. Note that this is not necessarily the same as the aircraft's heading.

Traffic refers to the movement of aircraft, either within the airspace of a particular region or on the ground at an airport or other airfield. Traffic can refer to both commercial and military aircraft, and it can include a wide range of aircraft types, from small, single-engine planes to large commercial jets.

Deutsch: Wegbereiter / Español: Pionero / Português: Pioneiro / Français: Pionnier / Italiano: Pioniere

Trailblazer in the Space industry context refers to a Spacecraft, mission, or technology that serves as a pioneering effort to explore new frontiers, test innovative concepts, or Pave the way for future advancements in Space Exploration. These initiatives often involve high levels of risk and are designed to achieve breakthroughs or establish proof-of-concept capabilities.

Deutsch: Flugbahn / Español: Trayectoria / Português: Trajetória / Français: Trajectoire / Italiano: Traiettoria /

In the Space industry context, a trajectory refers to the path that a Spacecraft or any object in Space follows as it travels under the influence of gravitational forces and other physical factors. Trajectories are crucial for space missions, determining the course of satellites, manned spacecraft, and other space vehicles from launch to their intended destination, whether it's orbiting the Earth, landing on another planet, or venturing into deep space.