The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Dextre

Deutsch: Dextre / Español: Dextre / Português: Dextre / Français: Dextre / Italiano: Dextre

Dextre is a sophisticated robotic arm system, officially named the "Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator" (SPDM), designed and built by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). It is part of the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) on the International Space Station (ISS), where it assists with delicate and complex maintenance tasks, reducing the need for human spacewalks.

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.

Brazing

Deutsch: Löten / Español: Soldadura / Português: Brasagem / Français: Brasage / Italian: Brasatura

Brazing is a metal-joining process that involves the use of a filler metal with a melting point above 450°C (842°F) but below the melting point of the base metals. In the Space industry, brazing is crucial for creating strong, reliable joints in components subjected to extreme conditions.

Trailblazer

Deutsch: Wegbereiter / Español: Pionero / Português: Pioneiro / Français: Pionnier / Italiano: Pioniere

Trailblazer in the Space industry context refers to a Spacecraft, mission, or technology that serves as a pioneering effort to explore new frontiers, test innovative concepts, or Pave the way for future advancements in Space Exploration. These initiatives often involve high levels of risk and are designed to achieve breakthroughs or establish proof-of-concept capabilities.