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.
Definition of meteorite
Translation: météorite
Definition: A naturally occurring solid body from outer space that has fallen to the earth’s surface or, by extension, the surface of another celestial body. Meteorites vary in size from a grain of dust to a block weighing several tons.
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