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 sample return
Translation: retour d'échantillon
Definition: A space mission involving the return to Earth of a capsule containing matter taken from a celestial body by means of an automatic probe.
Other Definition: None
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