rendezvous and docking phase
1Space rendezvous — A space rendezvous is an orbital maneuver during which two spacecraft, one of which is often a space station, arrive at the same orbit and approach to a very close distance (e.g. within visual contact). Rendezvous requires a precise match of the… …
2Kurs (docking system) — Kurs (Russian: Курс) is a radio telemetry system used by the Russian space program.The Kurs was developed by NII TP (НИИ Точных Приборов) [ [http://www.niitp.ru/directions/02/history/ NII TP history (in Russian)] ] and manufactured by the Kiev… …
3In-flight aborts and rescue options — In the context of the Orion spacecraft, in flight aborts and rescue options are activities which might take place if there were an emergency during a mission. Like all previous U.S. manned spacecraft, an in flight abort can occur when a major… …
4Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… …
5International Space Station — ISS redirects here. For other uses, see ISS (disambiguation). International Space Station …
6Mir — This article is about the Soviet/Russian space station. For other uses, see Mir (disambiguation). Mir …
7Apollo 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 …
8spaceflight — /spays fluyt /, n. the flying of manned or unmanned spacecraft into or in outer space. Also, space flight. [1945 50; SPACE + FLIGHT1] * * * Introduction flight beyond Earth s atmosphere. This article deals with the basic concepts associated with …
9Flight controller — Flight controllers are personnel who aid in the operations of a space flight, working in Mission Control Centers such as NASA s Mission Control Center, or ESA s Operations Center. Flight controllers sit at computer consoles and use telemetry to… …
10Tiangong — For other uses, see Tiangong (disambiguation). Tiangong (Chinese: 天宫; pinyin: Tiāngōng; literally Heavenly Palace ) is a space station program of the People s Republic of China, with the goal of creating a Mir class space station. This program is …
