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  • 1gimbal lock — A situation in which two gimbals coincide in the same plane. This results in the restriction on the freedom of movement of a gyroscope, robbing it of its useful properties. Inner and outer gimbals are in the same plane …

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  • 2Gyroscope — A gyroscope is a device for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principles of angular momentum [ [http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/Gyroscope/ Gyroscope] by Sándor Kabai, The Wolfram Demonstrations Project.] [… …

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  • 3Saturn V Instrument Unit — The Saturn V Instrument Unit is a ring shaped structure fitted to the top of the Saturn V rocket s third stage (S IVB) and the Saturn IB s second stage (S IVB). It was immediately below the SLA (Spacecraft/Lunar Module Adapter) panels that… …

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  • 4List of Chinese inventions — A bronze Chinese crossbow mechanism with a buttplate (the wooden components have …

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  • 5Dornier Do 217 — Do 217 Do 217 E 2 Role Medium bomber Heavy bomber …

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  • 6International Space Station — ISS redirects here. For other uses, see ISS (disambiguation). International Space Station …

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  • 7Rate integrating gyroscope — A Rate integrating gyroscope is a rate gyro with a built in integrator. It is usually a component of an Inertial Measurement Unit or a stabilization system.Principle of operationIn a rate indicating gyroscope, the gyroscope is turned at a steady… …

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  • 8ST-124-M3 inertial platform — The ST 124 M3 is a device for measuring acceleration and attitude of the Saturn V launch vehicle. It was carried by the Saturn V Instrument Unit, a 3 ft high by 22 foot diameter section of the Saturn V that fit between the third stage (S IVB) and …

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  • 9Serenity (film) — Infobox Film name = Serenity image size = 200px caption = Film poster director = Joss Whedon producer = Christopher Buchanan David V. Lester Barry Mendel Alisa Tager writer = Joss Whedon narrator = starring = Nathan Fillion Gina Torres Alan Tudyk …

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  • 10Apollo Command/Service Module — Apollo CSM The Apollo 15 CSM in lunar orbit Description Role: Earth and Lunar Orbit Crew: 3; CDR, CM pilot, LM pilot Dimensions Height: 36.2 ft 11.03 m …

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