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Applied Science and Research - Aerospace Engineering

Study terms related to aircraft and spacecraft, flight, propulsion, space missions, orbital operations, payloads, and aerospace personnel.

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aerodynamics

the study of the behavior of air as it interacts with solid objects, particularly the flow of air around and through objects, and the effects of this interaction on the objects

Ex: Aerodynamics is essential in designing efficient aircraft wings, optimizing their shape for lift and minimizing drag during flight. 
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aerospace
aerospace
[noun]

the sector of technology and industry focused on aircraft, spacecraft, and their associated systems

Ex: He works in the aerospace industry designing new jets. 
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avionics
avionics
[noun]

the science and technology of electronic systems and devices used in aeronautics and astronautics

Ex: She earned her master's degree in avionics and now designs flight control computers. 
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astronaut
astronaut
[noun]

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

Ex: She fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut and traveled to the International Space Station. 
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cosmonaut
cosmonaut
[noun]

an astronaut from Russia or the former Soviet Union

Ex: Yuri Gagarin was the first cosmonaut to orbit the Earth in 1961. 
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spacecraft

a vehicle designed to travel in space

Ex: The spacecraft was launched to explore Mars and collect data about the planet's surface and atmosphere. 
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spaceship
spaceship
[noun]

a kind of spacecraft used by astronauts to explore in space

Ex: Scientists are working on developing reusable spaceships to reduce the cost of space exploration. 
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space station

a large structure used as a long-term base for people to stay in space and conduct research

Ex: The space station serves as a platform for testing technologies needed for future deep-space exploration. 
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spacesuit
spacesuit
[noun]

clothing used by astronauts while traveling in space

Ex: During training, astronauts practiced maneuvering in their spacesuits to become accustomed to the added bulk. 
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spacewalk
spacewalk
[noun]

a period during which an astronaut moves outside an spacecraft in space, typically to perform repairs or experiments

Ex: The astronauts conducted a spacewalk to repair the solar panels on the International Space Station. 
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space shuttle

a vehicle designed and used to go to space and return multiple times

Ex: The Space Shuttle program operated by NASA allowed astronauts to travel to and from space from 1981 to 2011. 
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to launch
to launch
[Verb]

to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space

Ex: The military launched a missile as part of a test exercise. 
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landing
landing
[noun]

the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

Ex: The astronauts successfully completed the landing on the surface of the Moon. 
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to dock
to dock
[Verb]

to join together two spacecraft while in space

Ex: The crew capsule will dock with the space station early tomorrow morning. 
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to blast off

to launch with great force, as a rocket or spacecraft from its launch pad

Ex: The rocket is scheduled to blast off at 6:00 AM local time. 
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probe
probe
[noun]

an unmanned spacecraft or device sent to gather information from space and transmit it back

Ex: The space agency launched a probe to study Mars. 
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rocket
rocket
[noun]

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

Ex: The rocket lifted off from the launch pad, carrying a satellite into orbit around Earth. 
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satellite
satellite
[noun]

an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information

Ex: The weather satellite provided real-time images of storm systems to help meteorologists forecast the weather. 
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pod
pod
[noun]

a detachable compartment or section of a spacecraft or boat that can be separated from the main structure

Ex: The escape pod automatically jettisoned from the mothership after the alarm sounded. 
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booster
booster
[noun]

a rocket that gives a spacecraft or missile the extra power it needs to leave the Earth's atmosphere

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interstellar
interstellar
[Adjective]

situated or occurring between stars or within the space that exists between stars

Ex: Interstellar travel involves journeying between star systems within the Milky Way galaxy or beyond. 
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interplanetary
interplanetary
[Adjective]

existing or occurring between planets

Ex: Interplanetary spacecraft like Voyager 1 have traveled beyond our solar system. 
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intergalactic
intergalactic
[Adjective]

existing or occurring between galaxies

Ex: Science fiction often explores the concept of intergalactic civilizations. 
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payload
payload
[noun]

the equipment, instruments, or cargo carried by a spacecraft or satellite

Ex: The satellite's payload includes a high-resolution camera and a spectrometer. 
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supersonic
supersonic
[Adjective]

having a speed greater than that of sound

Ex: The fighter jet can travel at supersonic speeds, making it highly agile in aerial combat. 
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