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Docking (animal) — For Ear cropping, see cropping (animal). Two lambs having their tails docked by the use of rubber rings. The tight rubber rings block blood flow to the lower portion of the tail, which will atrophy and fall off. Docking is a term for the… … Wikipedia
Pirs docking compartment — The Pirs docking compartment is a Russian module of the International Space Station (ISS). Pirs ( ru. Пирс, meaning pier ) also called Stikovochny Otsek 1 or SO 1 ( ru. Стыковочный отсек, docking module ) is one of the two Russian docking… … Wikipedia
Blok D — Block D redirects here. For periodic division, see d block. For hiphop record label, see D Block. For other uses, see D block. Blok D Blok D (Russian: Блок Д meaning Block D) is an upper stage used on Soviet and later Russian expendable launch… … Wikipedia
Apollo Command/Service Module — Apollo CSM The Apollo 15 CSM in lunar orbit Description Role: Earth and Lunar Orbit Crew: 3; CDR, CM pilot, LM pilot Dimensions Height: 36.2 ft 11.03 m … Wikipedia
Mir — This article is about the Soviet/Russian space station. For other uses, see Mir (disambiguation). Mir … Wikipedia
International Space Station — ISS redirects here. For other uses, see ISS (disambiguation). International Space Station … Wikipedia
List of Mir spacewalks — A view of … Wikipedia
space station — space station, adj. an orbiting manned structure that can be used for a variety of purposes, as to assemble or service satellites, refuel spacecraft, etc. Also called space platform. [1940 45] * * * Manned artificial structure designed to revolve … Universalium
Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… … Universalium
Soviet manned lunar programs — Main article: Soviet space program This article deals only with preparations for manned flight to the Moon by the USSR. For information about the unmanned spacecraft sent to the Moon by the USSR see Luna programme. The Soviet manned lunar… … Wikipedia
