Glossary C

Deutsch: Besatzungsquartiere / Español: Habitaciones de la tripulación / Português: Acomodações da tripulação / Français: Quartiers de l'équipage / Italiano: Quartieri dell'equipaggio

Crew quarters are designated living spaces for astronauts in spacecraft, space stations, or other space habitats, designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment during missions.

Deutsch: Kritisch / Español: Crítico / Português: Crítico / Français: Critique / Italiano: Critico /

In the aerospace context, the term 'critical' is often used to describe components, systems, or operations that are essential to the safety and performance of an aircraft. Critical components or systems are those that, if they were to fail or malfunction, could result in a catastrophic failure of the aircraft or endanger the lives of the crew and passengers on board.

In physics, cryogenics is the production and behaviour of materials at very low temperatures.

Deutsch: Kryovulkanismus / Español: criovulcanismo / Português: criovulcanismo / Français: cryovolcanisme / Italiano: criovulcanismo

Cryovolcanism in the space industry refers to the process by which cryovolcanoes (cold volcanoes) erupt volatile substances like water, ammonia, or methane instead of molten rock. This phenomenon occurs on icy moons and dwarf planets where temperatures are extremely low, allowing these substances to remain in a liquid or semi-liquid state beneath the surface and then erupt through fissures or vents.

"CSEM" usually stands for "Co-Spacecraft Electric Field Measurements." Co-spacecraft electric field measurements (CSEM) are measurements of the electric field that are made between two spacecraft that are in close proximity to each other. CSEM is a technique that is used to study the plasma environment in space and to measure the interactions between spacecraft and the plasma.

In the aerospace context, "CSL" can refer to several different things, depending on the context. Here are a few possibilities:

In the aerospace context, "CTE" can refer to several different things, depending on the context. Here are a few possibilities:

A CubeSat is a type of miniaturized satellite that is used for a variety of purposes, including scientific research, technology demonstrations, and educational programs. CubeSats are small and lightweight, typically measuring 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm and weighing less than 1.33 kg, and they are designed to be launched into orbit as secondary payloads on larger rockets.

Curiosity is a quality related to inquisitive thinking such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident by observation in humans and other animals.

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.

Cutting-edge refers to technologies, systems, or techniques that are at the forefront of innovation and advancement in the aerospace industry. Cutting-edge technologies and systems are typically those that are leading the way in terms of performance, capabilities, or efficiency, and that are likely to have a significant impact on the aerospace industry in the future.

Deutsch: Cyanacrylat / Español: Cianoacrilato / Português: Cianoacrilato / Français: Cyanoacrylate / Italiano: Cianoacrilato

Cyanoacrylate in the space industry context refers to a family of strong, fast-acting adhesives commonly known as super glues. These adhesives are used extensively in various applications within the aerospace and space sectors due to their excellent bonding strength, rapid curing time, and ease of use. Cyanoacrylate adhesives are particularly valued for their ability to perform well in a wide range of environmental conditions, which is crucial for space applications.

Deutsch: Weltraum-Cybersicherheit / Español: Ciberseguridad en la industria espacial / Português: Cibersegurança na indústria espacial / Français: Cybersécurité dans l'industrie spatiale / Italiano: Sicurezza informatica nello spazio /

Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in modern aerospace, ensuring the safety, integrity, and confidentiality of critical systems and data. In this article, we will explore the concept of cybersecurity in the aerospace context, examine its significance, and highlight examples of its application.

Deutsch: Zylinder / Español: Cilindro / Português: Cilindro / Français: Cylindre / Italiano: Cilindro

Cylinder in the space industry refers to a geometric or structural component, often used in spacecraft, rockets, habitats, or mechanical systems, characterised by its cylindrical shape. Cylinders serve various functional and structural roles due to their strength, efficiency in material usage, and aerodynamic properties.