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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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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 and 100 µm. IRAS ...

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.

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