The swing , in the field of the Astronautics, is the progressive slope of a Space vehicle around an unspecified axis. The swing can be used to modify the thorough direction of the vector.

The term corresponding in English is turn-over .

A turning , in the field of the Astronautics, is a disordered movement of a Space vehicle around its Center of gravity.

It is advisable not to confuse turning and Basculement.

Reference

Right French: decree of February 20th, 1995 relating to the terminology of sciences and space technology.

See too

  • List of the articles relating to astronautics

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