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 component

Translation: composant

Definition: A self-contained assembly of parts within a complete operating unit or module, which cannot be further subdivided without loss of identity or function.

Other Definition: None

Synonym: None