destructive reentry
1Atmospheric reentry — refers to the movement of human made or natural objects as they enter the atmosphere of a planet from outer space, in the case of Earth from an altitude above the edge of space. This article primarily addresses the process of controlled reentry… …
2Space logistics — Broadly speaking, based on the generally accepted definition of military logistics, space logistics is the science of planning and carrying out the movement of humans and materiel to, from, and within space combined with the ability to maintain… …
3Cygnus (spacecraft) — Cygnus spacecraft Description Role: Under development To be used to supply the International Space Station because of the retirement of the Space Shuttle Crew: 0 Carrier Rocket: Taurus I …
4international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… …
5LGM-30 Minuteman — Type Intercontinental ballistic missile Service hist …
6rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… …
7Computers and Information Systems — ▪ 2009 Introduction Smartphone: The New Computer. The market for the smartphone in reality a handheld computer for Web browsing, e mail, music, and video that was integrated with a cellular telephone continued to grow in 2008. According to… …
8Intercontinental ballistic missile — An intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, is a long range (greater than 5,500 km or 3,500 miles) ballistic missile typically designed for nuclear weapons delivery, that is, delivering one or more nuclear warheads. Due to their great range… …
9Salyut 1 — (DOS 1) Salyut 1 as seen from the departing Soyuz 11. Station statistics COSPAR ID …
10nuclear strategy — ▪ military Introduction the formation of tenets and strategies for producing and using nuclear weapons. Nuclear strategy is no different from any other form of strategy in that it involves relating military means to political ends. In this …
