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 landing

Translation: atterrissage

Definition: The action of landing a spacecraft on the Earth’s surface or the surface of a celestial body.

Other Definition: None

Synonym: None