Doorway in a spacecraft for entry or exit
Hatch (“écoutille”)
A section of a spacecraft with specific functions
Module
The act of joining two spacecraft in orbit
Docking (“amarer”)
Rocket that provides initial thrust to launch a spacecraft
Booster
Enclosed scapecraft designed to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere
Capsule
Propulsion vehicule used to launch spacecraft
Rocket
Object placed in orbit around Earth or another planet
Satellite
Activity performed outside a spacecraft by astronauts
Spacewalk
Protective layer (“couche”) against extreme temperatures during re-entry
Heatshield
Small engine for maneuvering a spacecraft
Thruster (“Propulseur”)
Spacecraft designed to remain in orbit around celestial body
Orbiter or Orbital spaceflight
Cargo or instruments carried by (“porté par”) a spacecraft
Payload (“Charge utile”, “emport” : capacité à transporter une charge spécifique)
Device for transmitting and receiving signals from spacecraft
Antenna
Unmanned spacecraft sent to explore other planets
Probe (“Une sonde”)
Spacecraft designed to touch down on the surface of a planet
Lander