The NASA Space Dictionary is a list of words commonly used in conversations or discussions about anything in space or anything related to it. This illustrated dictionary is adapted from the United States Space Agency, NASA.
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– Electricity /Electricity
Electric current, the movement of negative particles through a material, is used as an energy source.
This image of Earth taken from space shows the glow of electric lights at night. Image: NASA
– Electromagnetic spectrum /Electromagnetic spectrum
All wavelengths of visible and invisible light. Visible light is near the center of the spectrum
This diagram shows the types of wavelengths from longest to shortest.
– Ellipse /Ellipse
Flat circle or oval.
The Moon’s orbit around the Earth is elliptical. Photo: NASA
– Emergency Exit /Emergency Exit
Quickly exit the vehicle due to a dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Men practice emergency egress from a docking hatch on top of the Orion capsule model. Image: Lauren Harnett/NASA
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