TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
SAC TRANSFERT FRET [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cargo transfer bag
1, record 1, English, cargo%20transfer%20bag
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cargo Transfer Bags (CTBs) are Nomex bags that contain removable, reconfigurable divider. CTBs are capable of providing stowage for items on-orbit as well as in the following transportation vehicles: the Orbiter Middeck, Spacehab Module, MPLM [Multi-Purpose Logistics Module], HTV [H-II Transfer Vehicle], Progress, and Soyuz. The CTBs are available in half, single, double, and triple sizes. Each configuration has a zipper closure and a removable mesh netting restraint system located inside the CTB. Additional Features: Transfers cargo at sub-rack level [;] Clear pocket labels: 2 on inside, 4 on outside [;] External handles [;] Permanent bar code identification on outside of CTB [;] Exterior pockets for placing labels of the bag contents [;] Velcro straps on exterior for on-orbit attachment. 2, record 1, English, - cargo%20transfer%20bag
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cargo transfer bag: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 1, English, - cargo%20transfer%20bag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sac de transfert de fret
1, record 1, French, sac%20de%20transfert%20de%20fret
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'image d'un sapin était sur le sac de transfert, qu'ils ont attaché à la FPP [Floating Potential Probe], pour symboliser le sommet de la station [...] 2, record 1, French, - sac%20de%20transfert%20de%20fret
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sac de transfert de fret : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 1, French, - sac%20de%20transfert%20de%20fret
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: