Umbilicus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006309",
  "term": "Umbilicus",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A bundled set of cables, hoses, and electrical lines that connects a launch vehicle, spacecraft, or aircraft to ground support equipment. It provides power, communication, data links, and fluids such as fuel, oxidizer, and coolant before departure. The umbilical connection is designed to detach from the vehicle, either automatically or manually, just before or at the moment of launch or takeoff.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "see_also": [
    "umbilical cord",
    "umbilical"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Nabelschnur",
    "es": "cordón umbilical",
    "fr": "ombilic"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/umbilicus/"
}