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Record 1 2017-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

The vehicle equipment bay (VEB) is often called the ‘brains’ of a launcher. Situated on top of the main cryogenic stage, it interfaces directly with the upper stage. The VEB is a big cylindrical "basket" ... [It] can autonomously orchestrate all the systems required to control a flight for up to one hour, such as engine ignition, and separation of the boosters and the storable propellant upper stage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
DEF

Compartiment d’un lanceur où sont regroupés des équipements qui assurent la fourniture d’électricité et d’autres qui contribuent au guidage, au pilotage, à la localisation, à la télémesure, à la télécommande ou à la sauvegarde.

OBS

case à équipements : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 juillet 2015.

Spanish

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