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Record 1 2017-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Physics
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique spatiale
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
DEF

Zone située au-dessus de l’aéropause, où la concentration des particules conduit à un freinage atmosphérique des satellites trop fort pour leur permettre de se maintenir en orbite.

OBS

La limite supérieure de la zone aérospatiale de transition ne peut être associée à une altitude précise ; elle se situe aux environs de 200 à 250 km.

OBS

zone aérospatiale de transition; ZAT : terme, abréviation et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 juillet 2015.

Spanish

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