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reboost [2 records]

Record 1 2003-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

[A] mode [which] is used to control the translation manoeuver including reboost.

OBS

The Reboost period itself requires 1-2 orbits (1.5 - 3 hours) and represents an assured, but temporary, interruption in the maintenance of the Station's microgravity specification.

OBS

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

PHR

Reboost mode, period.

PHR

Two-stage reboost.

French

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

L'altitude de la Station spatiale internationale a été relevée hier d'environ 10 milles terrestres à la suite de la mise à feu de deux micropropulseurs du module Zarya. Ce relèvement place la station sur une orbite de 245 sur 238 milles terrestres, en préparation de l'arrivée du module de service Zvezda au début de l'an prochain.

OBS

mise à feu : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Modifier l'orbite d'un satellite artificiel en augmentant son altitude.

Spanish

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