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NASA Space Dictionary: Illustrated Guide to Common Space Terms and Definitions

NASA’s space dictionary is a list of words commonly used in conversations or discussions about everything in space or anything related to it. This illustrated dictionary is adapted from the United States Space Agency, NASA.

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– Dock /Dock

Spot to join other vehicles in space.

SpaceX Dragon docks with the International Space Station. Image: NASA

– Docking Port / Docking Port

The area where one space vehicle merges with another space vehicle.

This is a close-up view of the docking port on the International Space Station. Image: NASA

– Drag /Obstacle

Resistance to movement in the air

The plane will feel resistance when the air is against the forward motion of the plane. Image: NASA

2023-12-29 22:15:00
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