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VEHICULE ATTERRISSAGE [1 record]

Record 1 2024-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
DEF

A spacecraft designed to land on the surface of a celestial body after detaching from the vehicle that was carrying it.

OBS

Landers are typically equipped with sensors and instruments that take measurements and collect data for transmission to Earth. Some may also carry equipment, a crew or both.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Engin spatial conçu pour se poser à la surface d'un astre après s'être détaché du véhicule l'ayant transporté.

OBS

Les atterrisseurs sont généralement dotés de capteurs et d'instruments qui prennent des mesures et recueillent des données destinées à être transmises à la Terre. Certains peuvent également transporter de l'équipement ou un équipage.

Spanish

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