The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Chronometer

Deutsch: Chronometer / Español: Cronómetro / Português: Cronómetro / Français: Chronomètre / Italiano: Cronometro

A chronometer is a high-precision timepiece used in the space industry to measure time with extreme accuracy. These devices are crucial for navigation, communication, and scientific experiments in space missions. Chronometers are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of space, including temperature fluctuations and radiation.

Dehumidification

Deutsch: Entfeuchtung / Español: Deshumidificación / Português: Desumidificação / Français: Déshumidification / Italiano: Deumidificazione

The process of dehumidification is essential in maintaining optimal environmental conditions across various sectors, from residential comfort to industrial manufacturing. By reducing excess moisture in the air, it prevents issues like mold growth, equipment corrosion, and compromised product quality. This technique plays a critical role in climate control, preservation, and operational efficiency.

Cosmologist

Deutsch: Kosmologe / Español: Cosmólogo / Português: Cosmólogo / Français: Cosmologiste / Italiano: Cosmologo

A cosmologist is a scientist specializing in the study of the universe's origin, structure, evolution, and eventual fate. This interdisciplinary field merges principles from physics, astronomy, and mathematics to explore phenomena ranging from the Big Bang to dark energy. Cosmology, as a branch of astrophysics, seeks to answer fundamental questions about space, time, and the cosmos itself.

Envisat

Deutsch: Envisat / Español: Envisat / Português: Envisat / Français: Envisat / Italiano: Envisat

Envisat (Environmental Satellite) in the Space industry context refers to an Earth observation satellite operated by the European Space Agency (ESA). Launched in 2002, Envisat was the largest Earth monitoring satellite ever built at the time and served as a major source of data on Earth's Atmosphere, oceans, land, and ice over a decade.