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Space fixed reference

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datumnounSomething known or assumed as fact, and is made the basis of reasoning or inference which an intellectual system of any sort (such as knowledge or theoretical framework) is constructed.
inertial spacenoun(mathematics, physics) A coordinate system (or a frame of reference) defined with respect to the distant stars, whose relative positions do not change over reasonably long periods of time
frame of referencenoun(physics) A set of axes which enable an observer to measure the position and motion of all bodies in some system relative to the reference frame.
fixpointnounA fixed point.
reference pointnounAlternative form of point of reference. [A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.]
point of referencenounA particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.
georeferencingnounlocation using a coordinate system
georeferencenounData used to transform locations using a coordinate reference system.
space navigationnounThe determination of the three-dimensional position and velocity of a spacecraft (relative to a frame of reference)
fixed satellitenounA geostationary satellite
locationnounA particular point or place in physical space.
reference starnoun(astronomy) A star whose identity, position and magnitude are accurately known.
standard starnoun(astronomy) Synonym of reference star.
spacenoun(heading) Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise.
set pointnoun(tennis, volleyball) A situation where if one of the two players wins the next point, (s)he will win the set (but not the match).
pointnounA small dot or mark.
ground control pointnoun(surveying) A point with known coordinates.
survey monumentnounA surveying reference point marked by a permanently fixed marker.
star trackernounA navigational device which measures the angular separation of stars with reference to a known time and place in order to achieve precise navigation.
biangulationnounThe establishment of the two-dimensional position of a point, relative to a fixed point, by first establishing the position of an intermediate point

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