The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Citation

Deutsch: Zitat / Español: Citación / Português: Citação / Français: Citation / Italiano: Citazione

Citation in the Space industry context often refers to the acknowledgment or reference to the source of information, Data, or ideas that are used within the framework of Space research, development, and documentation. This can include citing previous research, scientific papers, data from space missions, or any other authoritative source that contributes to new findings, designs, proposals, or discussions.

Landing gear control

Deutsch: Fahrwerkssteuerung / Español: Control del tren de aterrizaje / Português: Controle do trem de pouso / Français: Contrôle du train d'atterrissage / Italiano: Controllo del carrello di atterraggio

Landing gear control in the Space industry context refers to the systems and mechanisms designed to deploy, control, and retract the landing gear of spacecraft or space vehicles that are designed to land on a planetary surface or return to Earth. This involves sophisticated Engineering to ensure the safe and effective transition from Flight to landing phase, accommodating the unique challenges posed by different Celestial bodies, including their gravitational forces, terrain, and atmospheric conditions (if any).

Molding

In the aerospace context, "molding" refers to the process of shaping or forming a material into a specific shape or structure using a mold. This is often done using heat, pressure, or a combination of both.

Comprehension

Deutsch: Verständnis / Español: Comprensión / Português: Compreensão / Français: Compréhension / Italiano: Comprensione

Comprehension in the Space industry refers to the understanding and interpretation of complex data, systems, or phenomena related to Space Exploration, operations, and science. It involves the ability to analyse technical, environmental, and situational information to make informed decisions or advance knowledge in the field.