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space junk — space junk, = orbital debris: (Cf. ↑orbital debris) »Space junk has included items such as screws … a thermal glove … and a screwdriver dropped by a spacewalking astronaut (Philadelphia Inquirer) … Useful english dictionary
space\ junk — unwanted gifts that fill your shelves and cupboards Clair s attempt to find that red dress she wore to her year 12 formal was thwarted by space junk … Dictionary of american slang
space\ junk — unwanted gifts that fill your shelves and cupboards Clair s attempt to find that red dress she wore to her year 12 formal was thwarted by space junk … Dictionary of american slang
space junk — n. debris, including dead satellites, in orbit around the earth … English slang
Space debris — populations seen from outside geosynchronous orbit (GEO). Note the two primary debris fields, the ring of objects in GEO, and the cloud of objects in low earth orbit (LEO) … Wikipedia
Space tether — Artist s conception of satellite with a tether Space tethers are cables, usually long and very strong, which can be used for propulsion, stabilization, or maintaining the formation of space systems by determining the trajectory of spacecraft and… … Wikipedia
Space elevator — A space elevator for Earth would consist of a cable anchored to the Earth s equator, reaching into space. By attaching a counterweight at the end (or by further extending the cable upward for the same purpose), the center of mass is kept well… … Wikipedia
space — 1. noun /speɪs/ a) The intervening contents of a volume. If it be only a Single Letter or two that drops, he thruſts the end of his Bodkin between every Letter of that Word, till he comes to a Space: and then perhaps by forcing thoſe Letters… … Wiktionary
Space Hulk — infobox game image link = image caption = Cover of the first edition of Space Hulk designer = Dean Bass manufacturer = Games Workshop publisher = Games Workshop illustrator = years = players = ages = setup time = playing time = random chance =… … Wikipedia
Space archaeology — In archaeology space archaeology refers to the study of various man made items found in space, and their interpretation as clues to the adventures mankind has experienced in space.Background and historyIn 2006, Dr. O’Leary with New Mexico State… … Wikipedia