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Gas-Phase Models  — Research Starter

Gas-phase models are conceptual frameworks used in astrochemistry to explain the processes of star formation primarily through interactions among gaseous elements. Within the universe, the…

Gas-Grain Models  — Research Starter

Gas-grain models are a crucial framework in understanding star formation, particularly within the complex environments of molecular clouds, often referred to as stellar nurseries. These clouds…

Galileo (ESA)  — Research Starter

Galileo is the European Union's satellite navigation system, developed and managed by the European Space Agency (ESA). Named after the renowned Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, it aims to provide…

Galaxy Types  — Research Starter

Galaxies, the vast collections of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter, come in various types, each with distinct characteristics. The primary classifications include spiral, elliptical, lenticular, and…

Fuel Systems  — Research Starter

Fuel systems are essential components in engines that generate thrust for aircraft and spacecraft, dating back to the early 20th century. They operate on the principle of Newton's third law of motion,…

Fireball  — Research Starter

Fireballs are exceptionally bright meteors that appear in Earth's atmosphere, outshining Venus, and are considered a spectacular natural phenomenon. These celestial events occur when meteors, often…

Eris I Dysnomia  — Research Starter

Eris I Dysnomia, commonly referred to as Dysnomia, is the only moon of the dwarf planet Eris, which resides at the far reaches of our solar system. Eris itself is classified as a dwarf planet due to…

Earth-Imaging Satellites  — Research Starter

Earth-imaging satellites are artificial satellites in orbit around Earth that collect and transmit data about the planet's surface and atmosphere. Since the launch of the first satellite, Sputnik 1,…

Deep-Space Navigation  — Research Starter

Deep-space navigation is a specialized field within astronomy focused on guiding spacecraft to distant locations in the solar system and beyond. This complex process involves collaboration between…