ORBITAL SIMULATIONS
\ˈɔːbɪtə͡l sˌɪmjʊlˈe͡ɪʃənz], \ˈɔːbɪtəl sˌɪmjʊlˈeɪʃənz], \ˈɔː_b_ɪ_t_əl s_ˌɪ_m_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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An environment simulating one or more parameters of the space environment, applied in testing space systems or components. Often, a closed chamber is used, capable of approximating the vacuum and normal environments of space. (From NASA Thesaurus, 1988) This also includes simulated EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY studies in atmosphere exposure chambers or water tanks.
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Platidiam
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