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The Ka-band is a range of radio frequencies in the microwave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is located between the frequencies of 26.5 GHz and 40 GHz.

Deutsch: Kant / Español: Kant / Português: Kant / Français: Kant / Italian: Kant

Kant in the space industry refers to the implementation of the philosophical principles of Immanuel Kant, particularly his ideas on ethics, knowledge, and human cognition, into space exploration and related technologies. This term can be used to describe ethical frameworks, mission planning, and the development of technologies that consider the broader implications of space exploration on humanity and our understanding of the universe.

Deutsch: Kennedy-Raumfahrtzentrum / Español: Centro Espacial Kennedy / Português: Centro Espacial Kennedy / Français: Centre Spatial Kennedy / Italiano: Centro Spaziale Kennedy

Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is a major spaceport and launch facility operated by NASA, located on Merritt Island, Florida, USA. It serves as the primary launch site for human spaceflight in the United States and is a key hub for spacecraft processing, research, and mission control. KSC has been central to many historic space missions, including the Apollo moon landings, Space Shuttle launches, and contemporary missions supporting the International Space Station (ISS) and commercial spaceflight.

In the space industry context, Kepler primarily refers to Johannes Kepler, a key figure in the history of astronomy whose laws of planetary motion have had a profound impact on our understanding of the cosmos and space navigation. Additionally, "Kepler" is associated with NASA's Kepler Mission, a space observatory launched in 2009 with the goal of discovering Earth-like planets orbiting other stars.

Kerosene, paraffin, or lamp oil is a combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in aviation as well as households.

Kevlar (para-aramid) is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora.

Deutsch: Ku-Band / Español: Banda Ku / Português: Banda Ku / Français: Bande Ku / Italiano: Banda Ku

Ku-band in the space industry context refers to a segment of the electromagnetic spectrum in the microwave range of frequencies, specifically from 12 to 18 GHz. This band is widely used for satellite communication, particularly for broadcasting satellite television, as well as for data communication in the aeronautical and maritime industries.

Tthe Kuiper Belt is a region of the Solar System that lies beyond the orbit of Neptune and is populated by a large number of small, icy bodies. The Kuiper Belt is thought to be the source of comets that are occasionally seen in the inner Solar System.