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 Microvariability and Oscillations of Stars (MOST)

Translation: microvariabilité et oscillations stellaires

Definition: Astronomical space telescope (microsatellite), capable of measuring the ages of stars in our galaxy and perhaps even unlocking mysteries of the universe itself.

Other Definition: None

Synonym: None