Astronautics Vocabulary

The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.

• backbone of the Station
• backscattering
• Balloon Anisotrophy Measurement (BAM)
• balloon satellite
• bellows joint
• black hole
• blood-forming organ
• body roll joint
• Body Water Changes in Microgravity (BWC)
• boom
• booster parachute
• briefing
• broadcasting
• bus