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 crust

Translation: croûte terrestre

Definition: The outermost solid layer of a telluric planet or satellite, usually consisting of rock, ice or a mixture of the two.

Other Definition: None

Synonym: None