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.

• James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
• jettisonable
• Johnson Space Center (JSC)
• joint
• joint airlock