The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Axis

Deutsch: Achse / Español: Eje / Português: Eixo / Français: Axe / Italiano: Asse /

Axis is the line which an object rotates. A straight line about which a body or geometric object rotates or may be conceived to rotate.

Touchdown zone

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.

Radio frequency

The radio frequency (RF) is the typical frequency which is used for radio communication.

Conductivity

Conductivity in the aerospace context refers to the ability of a material or substance to conduct electricity. In other words, it is a measure of how easily electric current can flow through a material.