The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Aileron

Deutsch: Querruder / Español: Alerón / Português: Aileron / Français: Aileron / Italiano: Alettoni

An aileron is a control surface typically found on the wings of an aircraft that enables it to roll and bank during Flight. In the Space industry context, while traditional ailerons as used in atmospheric flight are not applicable, the concept and function translate to similar control surfaces used in spacecraft for attitude control and maneuvering.

Depiction

Deutsch: Darstellung / Español: Representación / Português: Representação / Français: Représentation / Italian: Rappresentazione

Depiction in the Space industry context refers to the visual Representation or illustration of space objects, phenomena, missions, and concepts. This can include artistic impressions, diagrams, computer-generated imagery (CGI), and real photographs captured by Spacecraft and telescopes.

Sustainable manufacturing

Deutsch: Nachhaltige Herstellung / Español: Fabricación sostenible / Português: Fabricação Sustentável / Français: Fabrication durable / Italiano: Produzione sostenibile

Sustainable manufacturing in the industrial and industry context refers to the creation of manufactured products through economically-Sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. This approach also emphasizes the Improvement of employee, community, and product safety.

Footage

Deutsch: Filmmaterial / Español: metraje / Português: filmagem / Français: séquences vidéo / Italiano: filmato

Footage in the Space industry context refers to video recordings and visual documentation captured during space missions, training sessions, simulations, and other space-related activities. This footage is crucial for scientific analysis, public engagement, educational purposes, and historical documentation.