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Record 1 2006-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

A temporary orbit for a spacecraft.

OBS

parking orbit: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Orbite temporaire d'un véhicule spatial, non perturbée par une phase propulsée, généralement proche d'une planète et permettant le choix d'un instant approprié pour l'injection sur une autre orbite.

OBS

orbite d'attente : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Orbite d'attente circulaire, quasi-circulaire.

Spanish

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