Glossary S

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

S-band refers to a range of microwave radio frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum, typically between 2 and 4 gigahertz (GHz). In the space industry, the S-band is widely used for satellite communications, telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) due to its favorable propagation characteristics and moderate data transmission rates.

Deutsch: Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit / Español: Seguridad y Confiabilidad / Português: Segurança e Confiabilidade / Français: Sécurité et Fiabilité / Italiano: Sicurezza e Affidabilità

Safety and Reliability in the space industry refer to the measures, practices, and standards that ensure space missions, vehicles, and systems operate without causing harm to humans, the environment, or the mission itself. Safety involves protecting astronauts, ground crews, and the public from accidents, while reliability focuses on the consistent and predictable performance of space systems, minimizing the chances of failures during missions.

Deutsch: Salinität / Español: Salinidad / Português: Salinidade / Français: Salinité / Italiano: Salinità

In the space industry context, salinity refers primarily to the measurement and study of the salt concentration in the Earth's oceans from space. Through the use of remote sensing satellites equipped with advanced sensors, scientists are able to monitor and analyze global salinity patterns, which are crucial for understanding ocean circulation, climate change, and the Earth's water cycle. This data contributes significantly to our comprehension of how salinity affects ocean ecosystems, weather patterns, and climate dynamics.

Deutsch: Salzwasser / Español: Agua Salada / Português: Água Salgada / Français: Eau Salée / Italian: Acqua Salata

Saltwater in the space industry context refers to the presence and study of saline water in extraterrestrial environments, particularly on planets and moons within our solar system. This includes the detection, analysis, and implications of saltwater in terms of planetary science, astrobiology, and future space exploration missions.

SAR --->Synthetic Aperture Radar, --->Search and Rescue

Satellite communications (SatCom) refers to the use of artificial satellites to transmit and receive data and other communications signals over long distances. SatCom systems are used in a variety of aerospace applications, including satellite television, satellite radio, satellite phone service, and satellite internet.

SATCOM --->Satellite communication, --->SatCom

Deutsch: Satellit / Español: Satélite / Português: Satélite / Français: Satellite / Italiano: Satellite /

A natural or artificial object orbiting the larger object is named as a satellite.

Deutsch: Satellitenkommunikation / Español: Comunicación por satélite / Português: Comunicação via satélite / Français: Communication par satellite / Italiano: Comunicazione satellitare

Satellite Communication in the space industry context refers to the use of artificial satellites to transmit data, voice, and video signals across the globe or into space. This technology enables long-distance communication, bypassing the limitations and infrastructural requirements of terrestrial networks. Satellite communication systems consist of a space segment (satellites in orbit) and a ground segment (ground stations and users' equipment), facilitating a wide range of applications from television broadcasting to internet access, GPS services, and emergency communications.

Deutsch: Satellitenaussetzung / Español: Despliegue de satélites / Português: Implantação de satélites / Français: Déploiement de satellites / Italiano: Dispiegamento di satelliti

Satellite deployment in the space industry context refers to the process of placing a satellite into its intended orbit around the Earth or another celestial body. This process encompasses a series of steps starting from the launch aboard a rocket, transit to the target orbit, and the final deployment or release of the satellite from the launch vehicle. Successful satellite deployment is crucial for ensuring that the satellite can fulfill its designed mission, whether for communication, Earth observation, scientific research, or navigation purposes.

Deutsch: Satellitenbildgebung / Español: Imágenes Satelitales / Português: Imagens de Satélite / Français: Imagerie Satellitaire / Italiano: Immagini Satellitari

Satellite Imaging in the space industry refers to the capture of images of Earth or other celestial bodies from space using satellites equipped with cameras or sensors. This technology provides high-resolution visual data for a wide range of applications, including Earth observation, environmental monitoring, mapping, military intelligence, disaster response, and scientific research. Satellite imaging plays a crucial role in gathering critical information that cannot be obtained from ground-based or aerial platforms.

Deutsch: Satelliten und Raumfahrzeuge / Español: Satélites y Naves Espaciales / Português: Satélites e Naves Espaciais / Français: Satellites et Engins Spatiaux / Italiano: Satelliti e Veicoli Spaziali

Satellites and spacecraft are essential technologies in the space industry, enabling various applications ranging from communication and navigation to scientific research and exploration. Satellites are objects intentionally placed in orbit around Earth or other celestial bodies, while spacecraft are vehicles designed for travel or operation in outer space, including missions beyond Earth’s orbit.

"Saturn" is a planet in our solar system that is known for its distinctive ring system. It is the sixth planet from the sun and the second-largest planet in the solar system, after Jupiter. Saturn is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with small amounts of other elements.

English: Scalability / Deutsch: Skalierbarkeit / Español: Escalabilidad / Português: Escalabilidade / Français: Scalabilité / Italiano: Scalabilità

In the space industry context, scalability refers to the capacity of a space mission, technology, or infrastructure to be expanded or upgraded to meet increasing operational demands or objectives without compromising performance, efficiency, or cost-effectiveness. This concept is crucial for developing sustainable space programs that can adapt to evolving scientific goals, commercial opportunities, and technological advancements.

Deutsch: Maßstab / Español: Escala / Português: Escala / Français: Échelle / Italiano: Scala

Scale in the space industry refers to the scope, size, or level of measurement used to describe, plan, or execute space missions and projects. It encompasses physical dimensions, operational capacities, and systemic magnitudes, including the size of spacecraft, the extent of exploration areas, and the economic or technological scope of space initiatives.

The SCanning Imaging Absorption spectroMeter for Atmospheric CHartographY (SCIAMACHY) is a passive remote sensing spectrometer observing radiation that is backscattered, reflected, transmitted or emitted by the Earth's atmosphere and surface, in the wavelength range between 240 and 2380 nm.

In the aerospace industry, "science" refers to the systematic study of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and analysis. This includes a wide range of scientific disciplines, such as physics, engineering, materials science, and computer science, among others.

Deutsch: Wissenschaftliche Entdeckung / Español: Descubrimiento Científico / Português: Descoberta Científica / Français: Découverte Scientifique / Italiano: Scoperta Scientifica

Scientific discovery in the space industry refers to the process by which new knowledge and insights about space, celestial bodies, and the cosmos are acquired through research, experiments, and observations. This encompasses the identification of new phenomena, the development of theories, and the advancement of our understanding of the universe.

A scientist is a person who is trained in the scientific method and who conducts research or experiments in order to gain new knowledge or understanding of a particular subject. In the aerospace context, scientists may be involved in a wide range of research and development activities related to the design, production, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft.

Deutsch: Schraube / Español: Tornillo / Português: Parafuso / Français: Vis / Italiano: Vite

Screw in the space industry refers to a mechanical fastener used to join components securely in spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, and other space systems. Screws are essential for structural integrity, ensuring that critical parts remain attached and aligned under the extreme conditions of space, including high vibrations, microgravity, and thermal fluctuations.