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Aerospace
Industry that includes methods of travel and spacecraft for navigating the air or space.
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Aerospace > Space flight 
interstellas medium (ISM)
Aerospace; Space flight
The the gas and dust matter that exists between the star systems within a galaxy. It fills interstellar space and blends smoothly into the surrounding intergalactic space.
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 ...
infrared (IR)
Aerospace; Space flight
Meaning "below red" radiation. Electromagnetic radiation in the neighborhood of 100 micrometers wavelength.
ion
Aerospace; Space flight
A charged particle consisting of an atom stripped of one or more of its electrons.
inferior conjunction
Aerospace; Space flight
Alignment of Earth, sun, and an inferior planet on the same side of the sun.
inferior planet
Aerospace; Space flight
Planet which orbits closer to the Sun than the Earth's orbit.
inclination
Aerospace; Space flight
The angular distance of the orbital plane from the plane of the planet's equator, stated in degrees.
Sub-categories
- Control systems (1744)
- Satellites (11359)
- Space flight (8863)
- Space shuttle (354)