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ORBITAL SPACEFLIGHT [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

An orbital spaceflight (or orbital flight) is a spaceflight in which a spacecraft is placed on a trajectory where it could remain in space for at least one orbit.

Key term(s)
  • orbital space flight

French

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

Un vol orbital est un vol spatial où l'engin est placé en orbite autour d'un astre, ce qui signifie qu'il décrit une trajectoire circulaire autour de celui-ci sous l'effet de la gravitation.

OBS

vol orbital : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale (CUTS).

PHR

Maintien en vol orbital.

Spanish

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