The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Redshift

Deutsch: Rotverschiebung / Español: Corrimiento al rojo / Português: Desvio para o vermelho / Français: Décalage vers le rouge / Italiano: Spostamento verso il rosso

In the space industry, the phenomenon of redshift plays a crucial role in understanding the universe's expansion and the motion of celestial objects. This effect, observed in the spectra of light from distant stars and galaxies, provides valuable insights into cosmology and astrophysics. Redshift is a fundamental concept that helps scientists decipher the dynamics of the cosmos.

Orbital Mechanics

Deutsch: Orbitale Mechanik / Español: Mecánica orbital / Português: Mecânica orbital / Français: Mécanique orbitale / Italiano: Meccanica orbitale

Orbital Mechanics is a fundamental discipline within the space industry, governing the motion of artificial and natural satellites under the influence of gravitational forces. It provides the mathematical framework necessary for mission planning, satellite deployment, and interplanetary travel. The principles of Orbital Mechanics are essential for understanding the trajectories of spacecraft, ensuring successful launches, and maintaining stable orbits around celestial bodies.

Curvature

Deutsch: Krümmung / Español: Curvatura / Português: Curvatura / Français: Courbure / Italiano: Curvatura

Curvature in the Space industry context generally refers to the degree to which a physical object, trajectory, or region of space deviates from being flat. The concept of curvature is crucial in several areas within the space industry, particularly in the design and analysis of Spacecraft trajectories, the Structure of space itself under the theory of general relativity, and in the Engineering of satellite dishes and antennas.

Volatile Evolution

Deutsch: Flüchtige Entwicklung / Español: Evolución de Volátiles / Português: Evolução de Voláteis / Français: Évolution des Volatils / Italiano: Evoluzione dei Volatili

Volatile Evolution in the Space industry context refers to the study and analysis of the changes and behaviour of volatile substances—such as Water, Carbon dioxide, Methane, and other gases—on Celestial bodies over time. This includes understanding how these volatiles are released, trapped, or altered due to geological, atmospheric, or solar interactions. In planetary Science and Exploration, volatile evolution is crucial for uncovering the history of planetary atmospheres, assessing habitability, and planning resource utilisation for future Space missions.