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 Heterodyne Instrument for the Far Infrared (HIFI)
Translation: instrument hétérodyne pour l’observation dans l’infrarouge lointain
Definition: One of the three instruments which will be part of the ESA's FIRST (Far InfraRed and Submillimetre Telescope) satellite, scheduled for launch in 2007.
Other Definition: None
Synonym: None
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