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centrifugAl force A force that acts on an orbiting or spinning body, tending to oppose gravity and move away from the centre of rotation.
grAvity The force of attraction between bodies.
module A section, or part, of a space vehicle.
solAr pAnels Large flat surfaces covered with thousands of small photoelectric devices that convert solar radiation into electricity.
spAce stAtion A large man-made satellite used as a base for operations in space.
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