Glossary

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A

• API (Application Programming Interface): A set of protocols and tools that allows different software applications to communicate and interact with each other.

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C

• Constellation: A network of interconnected satellites working together to provide specific services, such as global communication coverage or Earth observation.

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E

• Earth Observation: The collection and analysis of data from satellites and other sources to monitor and study Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and oceans.

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L

• Launch Services: Services that provide the transportation of satellites and payloads into space using rockets.

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M

• Mission Planning: The process of defining the goals, objectives, and requirements of a space mission, including trajectory calculations, resource allocation, and risk assessment.

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O

• Orbital Mechanics: The branch of aerospace engineering that deals with the motion of objects in space, including the calculation of orbits, trajectories, and orbital transfers.

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P

• Payload: The equipment, instruments, or devices carried by a satellite or spacecraft to perform specific tasks or experiments.

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S

• Satellite Deployment: The act of releasing a satellite into its intended orbit from a launch vehicle.
• Space Situational Awareness (SSA): The ability to monitor and predict the movement of objects in Earth’s orbit to avoid collisions and ensure the safety of space assets.
• Spacecraft Telemetry: Real-time data transmitted from a spacecraft to the ground, providing information about its health, status, and performance.