Glossary Q

Deutsch: QB50 / Español: QB50 / Português: QB50 / Français: QB50 / Italiano: QB50

QB50 in the space industry context refers to a multi-nation CubeSat mission launched in 2017, aimed at studying the lower thermosphere and demonstrating the capabilities of CubeSats for scientific research. The mission, organized by the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI) in Belgium, involved a constellation of 50 CubeSats, designed and built by universities and research institutions from over 23 countries. Each CubeSat carried scientific instruments to collect data on the Earth’s upper atmosphere, providing valuable insights into this underexplored region.

QBEE is a Linux IoT device management tool that doesn’t need any development and can manage IoT fleets at any scale, including remote access VPN, monitoring, OTA software updates and remote scripting.

QML stands for Qualified Manufacturers List. It is a list of manufacturers and suppliers that have been qualified by the European Space Agency (ESA) to produce parts and components for ESA space missions.

Deutsch: Quadcopter / Español: Quadcopter / Português: Quadcopter / Français: Quadcopter / Italiano: Quadcopter

A quadcopter, also known as a quadrotor, is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) characterized by its four rotors, which provide lift and propulsion. This configuration allows for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities, as well as stable and agile flight dynamics. Quadcopters are increasingly popular in various sectors, including the space industry, where their versatility makes them suitable for a range of applications.

Quantity in the space industry context refers to the measurement or number of specific components, resources, or objects related to space missions, equipment, or operations. It plays a crucial role in the planning, execution, and success of various space endeavors. In this article, we will explore the significance of quantity in the space industry, provide examples of its applications, and discuss similar concepts that are relevant to space-related activities.

Deutsch: Quarantäne / Español: Cuarentena / Português: Quarentena / Français: Quarantaine / Italiano: Quarantena

Quarantine in the space industry refers to the isolation of spacecraft, samples, or personnel to prevent biological contamination. This includes safeguarding Earth from potential extraterrestrial microorganisms (backward contamination) and protecting celestial bodies from Earth-based microbes (forward contamination). Quarantine protocols are a critical part of planetary protection efforts.

Deutsch: Quasar / Español: Cuásar / Português: Quasar / Français: Quasar / Italiano: Quasar

A quasar (quasi-stellar radio source) is an extremely luminous and distant active galactic nucleus, powered by a supermassive black hole. In the space industry, the study of quasars provides critical insights into the early universe, galaxy formation, and the behaviour of supermassive black holes.