BS 185 is a standard that specifies the glossary of aeronautical and astronautical terms.
BS 185-18 outlines the terms and definitions of astronautics.
BS 185-18 also defines general terms related to vehicles and components, launching and re-entry as well as orbits.
The object of the glossary provided in BS 185-18 is to provide standard definitions of technical terms peculiar to astronautics and related subjects.
BS 185-18 on terms related to astronautics is useful for:
Astronautics means all activities relating to locomotion outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
BS 185-18 provides you with a list of terms and definitions that is useful for personnel engaged in astronautical activities like inspecting and manufacturing astronautical products in understanding and learning the vocabulary related to astronautics to avoid misunderstanding and misinterpretation.