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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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moonrise
Aerospace; Space flight
For technical definition, please follow this link to the U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications website.
moon
Aerospace; Space flight
A small natural body which orbits a larger one. A natural satellite. Capitalized, the Earth's natural satellite.
modulation
Aerospace; Space flight
The process of modifying a radio frequency by shifting its phase, frequency, or amplitude to carry information.
meteoroid
Aerospace; Space flight
Small bodies in orbit about the sun which are candidates for falling to Earth or to another planet.
meteorite
Aerospace; Space flight
Rocky or metallic material which has fallen to Earth or to another planet.
meteor
Aerospace; Space flight
A meteoroid which is in the process of entering Earth's atmosphere. It is called a meteorite after landing.
