Space flight

Space flight

Of or relating to the act of voyaging outside the Earth's atmosphere and into outer space, and the science involved in achieving it.

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Heliosphere

Aerospace; Space flight

The space within the boundary of the heliopause, containing the sun and solar system.

Infrared astronomical satellite (IRAS)

Aerospace; Space flight

The Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) was a joint project of the US, UK and the Netherlands. The IRAS mission performed an unbiased, sensitive all sky survey at 12, 25, 60 and 100 µm. IRAS ...

Infrared (IR)

Aerospace; Space flight

Meaning "below red" radiation. Electromagnetic radiation in the neighbourhood of 100 micrometres wavelength.

Ion

Aerospace; Space flight

A charged particle consisting of an atom stripped of one or more of its electrons.

Heliopause

Aerospace; Space flight

The boundary theorised to be roughly circular or teardrop-shaped, marking the edge of the sun's influence, perhaps 100 AU from the sun.

Halo orbit

Aerospace; Space flight

A spacecraft's pattern of controlled drift about an unstable Lagrange point (L1 or L2 for example) while in orbit about the primary body (e.g. The Sun).