soft docking
1Docking (molecular) — Docking glossary • Receptor or host or lock – The receiving molecule, most commonly a protein or other biopolymer. • Ligand or guest or key – The complementary partner molecule which binds to the receptor. Ligands are most often small molecules… …
2docking — Synonyms and related words: Earth insertion, LEM, LM, apogee, attitude control rocket, ballistic capsule, burn, capsule, debarkation, deep space ship, disembarkation, disembarkment, docking maneuver, dropping anchor, ferry rocket, fuel ship,… …
3NASA Docking System — (Passive on the left, active on the right) …
4NASA Docking System — Low Impact Docking System Le NASA Docking System (NDS) ou international Low Impact Docking System (iLIDS) (anciennement Low Impact Docking System LIDS) est un système d amarrage conçu par la NASA pour la nouvelle génération des vaisseaux spatiaux …
5Apollo 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 …
6Accostage — Canot américain se préparant à accoster un boutre. En langage maritime, l accostage consiste pour un navire ou une embarcation à venir sans erre parallèlement à un quai ou à un autre navire afin de s y amarrer. L accostage, dans le domaine de l… …
7Norwich Terrier — Country of origin United Kingdom Traits Weight 5.0–5.5 kg (11–12 lb) Height 24–25.5 cm (9.4–10.0 in) Coat …
8Mathematics 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… …
9Moon landing — For other uses, see Moon landing (disambiguation). Still frame from the video transmission of Neil Armstrong stepping onto the surface of the Moon at 02:56 UTC on 21 July 1969. An estimated 500 million people worldwide watched this event,… …
10spaceflight — /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 …
