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Record 1 2017-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
DEF

... a small-size satellite utilizing remaining capability of the launching vehicle carrying large-sized payloads.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Satellite bénéficiant, pour sa mise en orbite, des capacités d'un lanceur qui ne sont pas utilisées pour la mission principale.

OBS

Le satellite additionnel peut bénéficier, entre autres, de la capacité d'emport et du volume sous coiffe du lanceur.

OBS

satellite additionnel : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 28 juin 2017.

Spanish

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