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SURVIVAL MODE [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
DEF

[A] mode [that] may be initiated when a warning of imminent threat (e.g. attitude, power inadequate) occurs.

OBS

Mode changes are usually controlled by the ground controller or by on-orbit crew input commands, but the transition to survival mode may be automatically initiated by the ISS [International Space Station].

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Ainsi en cas de panne ou de problèmes l'ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle] effectue une manœuvre d'évitement de la Station puis passe en mode survie permettant sa récupération manuelle.

OBS

mode survie : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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