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• Neutron Moderator: A neutron moderator is a material that slows down neutrons in a nuclear reactor to increase the probability of nuclear fission. The moderator is placed in the reactor core and interacts with the neutrons, reducing their kinetic energy and i ... Read More >>
• Thermal Stability: Thermal Stability refers to the ability of a spacecraft or its components to withstand and operate in extreme temperature conditions encountered during launch, in space, and during re-entry. The temperature conditions can range from extreme ... Read More >>
• Tornado: In space and astronautical engineering, a tornado refers to a type of flow instability that can occur in rocket engines. It is a phenomenon where the combustion gases in the engine's combustion chamber begin to rotate in a circular motion, ... Read More >>