Spacecraft

Question 1

Doorway in a spacecraft for entry or exit

Answer 1

Hatch (“écoutille”)

Question 2

A section of a spacecraft with specific functions

Answer 2

Module

Question 3

The act of joining two spacecraft in orbit

Answer 3

Docking (“amarer”)

Question 4

Rocket that provides initial thrust to launch a spacecraft

Answer 4

Booster

Question 5

Enclosed scapecraft designed to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere

Answer 5

Capsule

Question 6

Propulsion vehicule used to launch spacecraft

Answer 6

Rocket

Question 7

Object placed in orbit around Earth or another planet

Answer 7

Satellite

Question 8

Activity performed outside a spacecraft by astronauts

Answer 8

Spacewalk

Question 9

Protective layer (“couche”) against extreme temperatures during re-entry

Answer 9

Heatshield

Question 10

Small engine for maneuvering a spacecraft

Answer 10

Thruster (“Propulseur”)

Question 11

Spacecraft designed to remain in orbit around celestial body

Answer 11

Orbiter or Orbital spaceflight

Question 12

Cargo or instruments carried by (“porté par”) a spacecraft

Answer 12

Payload (“Charge utile”, “emport” : capacité à transporter une charge spécifique)

Question 13

Device for transmitting and receiving signals from spacecraft

Answer 13

Antenna

Question 14

Unmanned spacecraft sent to explore other planets

Answer 14

Probe (“Une sonde”)

Question 15

Spacecraft designed to touch down on the surface of a planet

Answer 15

Lander