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 Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS)
Translation: détecteur de guidage de précision
Definition: Instrument composed of mirrors, lenses, prisms, servo motors, and beam-splitters that direct the Hubble space telescope to point at a stellar target and lock it into position relative to the object.
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