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VEHICULE SPATIAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
DEF

A space object designed to perform one or more specific functions in outer space.

OBS

In French, a distinction is made between the terms "véhicule spatial" and "engin spatial." The term "véhicule spatial" designates a type of "engin spatial" whose primary function is to carry one or more payloads.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Engin spatial, habité ou non, destiné principalement au transport d'une ou plusieurs charges utiles.

OBS

En anglais, les termes «spacecraft», «space craft» et «space vehicle» peuvent désigner tout objet spatial conçu pour remplir une ou plusieurs fonctions déterminées dans l'espace extra-atmosphérique, y compris les engins spatiaux destinés principalement au transport d'une ou plusieurs charges utiles.

OBS

véhicule spatial : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 18 avril 2001.

Spanish

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