The Space Glossary

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Below are listed some random articles of the glossary.

Planing

English: Planing / Deutsch: Planung / Español: Planificación / Português: Planejamento / Français: Planification / Italiano: Pianificazione /

In aerospace, planing refers to the phenomenon in which an aircraft or other vehicle rises up and glides over the surface of water or other fluid, rather than submerging or penetrating through it.

Deterrent

Deutsch: Abschreckung / Español: Disuasión / Português: Disuasão / Français: Dissuasion / Italian: Deterrenza

Deterrent in the Space industry context refers to strategies, technologies, and policies aimed at preventing adversarial actions in space by demonstrating the capability and willingness to respond to hostile activities. This concept is crucial for maintaining the security and stability of space operations.

Fraunhofer

Deutsch: Fraunhofer / Español: Fraunhofer / Português: Fraunhofer / Français: Fraunhofer / Italiano: Fraunhofer

Fraunhofer in the Space industry context refers to the Fraunhofer lines, a set of dark Absorption lines seen in the solar spectrum, which were first observed and studied by the German Physicist Joseph von Fraunhofer in the early 19th century. These lines are crucial for understanding the Composition of the Sun and other STARs, and they play a significant role in astronomical Spectroscopy.

Timer

Deutsch: Timer / Español: Temporizador / Português: Temporizador / Français: Minuteur / Italiano: Timer

A timer is a crucial component in the space industry, ensuring precise timekeeping and synchronization for various operations. Timers are used to manage mission-critical tasks, from launch sequences to satellite operations, making them indispensable in space exploration and satellite communications.