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Astronautics Vocabulary : long duration exposure facility

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 long duration exposure facility (LDEF)

Translation:
batterie d'exposition prolongée
Definition:
Stabalized structure comprised of many compartments where investigators could place various instruments which are then left in space to be retrived on a future shuttle mission.
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