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RJC — Reaction Jet Control
MLS — Microwave Landing System
RJDA — Reaction Jet Driver Aft
RJDF — Reaction Jet Driver Forward
RJD — Reaction Jet Driver
AHRS — Attitude Heading Reference System
RJ — Reaction Jet
RJD — Reaction Jet Device
RJ/EC — Reaction Jet/Engine Control
OFP — Operational Flight Program
CCSDS — Consultative/Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
CSA — Canadian Space Agency
FD — Flight Director
UFO — Unidentified Flying Object
ADC — Aerospace Defense Command
ESA — European Space Agency
ELV — Expendable Launch Vehicle
HEAO — High Energy Astronomy Observatory
DRSS — Data Relay Satellite System
RPL — Rocket Propulsion Laboratory
STS — Space Transportation System
LRR — Launch Readiness Review
COP — Co-Orbiting Platform
SIR — Shuttle Imaging Radar
PLS — Personnel Launch System
SN — Space Network
BAT — Burst Alert Telescope
FC — Flight Control
AL — Approach and Landing
RSSPO — Resident Space Shuttle Project Officer
FAR — Flight Acceptance Review
SMS — Synchronous Meteorological Satellite
AFCS — Automatic Flight Control System
FDO — Flight Dynamics Officer
OSO — Orbiting Solar Observatory
ASAP — Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
EC — Engine Control
COSPAR — Committee on Space Research (ICSU)
BFC — Backup Flight Computer
BAC — Boeing Aerospace Company
SMS — Shuttle Mission Simulator
AVHRR — Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer
ISF — Industrial Space Facility
DMSP — Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (U.S.)
FM — Flight Model
JP — Jet Propellant
FD — Flight Day
BAE — British Aerospace Systems, LTD
SRL — Space Radar Laboratory
PIO — Pilot-Induced Oscillation

FP — Flight Plan
AEDY — Aerospace Dynamics
AFO — Announced Flight Opportunity
FDS — Flight Dynamics System
ISRO — Indian Space Research Organisation
OASCB — Orbiter Avionics Software Control Board
ABM — Apogee Boost Motor
VLS — Vertical Launch System
ISO — Infrared Space Observatory
ATS — Advanced Technology Satellite
ALS — Automatic Landing System
STG — Space Task Group
SCA — Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
RAE — Royal Aerospace Establishment
A&P — Attitude and Pointing
AMU — Astronaut Maneuvering Unit
A&L — Approach and Landing
AFD — Aft Flight Deck
MHI — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
AG — Artificial Gravity
AFT — Atmospheric Flight Test
SSF — Space Station Freedom
STP — Space Test Program
LOR — Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
SAS — Small Astronomy Satellite
FCDB — Flight Control Data Bus
OFP — Operational Flight Profile
BFS — Backup Flight System
ADL — Avionics Development Laboratory
FCAP — Flight Control Applications Program
ACE — Attitude Control Electronics
CHSAJ — Chinese Society of Astronautics Journal
THEMIS — Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Sunstorms
GTO — Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
MAN — Microwave Aerospace Navigation
DAMA — Demand Assigned Multiple Access
MFF — MDM Flight Forward
ATS — applications technology satellite
AAFE — Advanced Applications Flight Equipment
SCF — Satellite Control Facility
FCI — Flight Crew Integration
LC — Launch Complex
MSFC — Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville AL)
ANS — Astronomical Netherlands Satellite
DFCS — Digital Flight Control System
BFCS — Backup Flight Control System
FDM — Flight Data Manager
LOI — Lunar Orbit Insertion
CHJAA — Chinese Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics
SISEX — Shuttle Imaging Spectrometer Experiment

ERS — Entry and Recovery Simulation
FOR — Flight Operations Review
FDS — Flight Dynamics Software
OML — Orbiter Mold Line
LES — Lincoln Experimental Satellite
SRM — Solid Rocket Motor
LCC — Launch Commit Criteria
DOI — Descent Orbit Insertion
GEM — Giotto Extended Mission
ATG — Aerospace Test Group
FID — Flight Implementation Directive
FC — Flight Computer
FTE — Flight Test Engineer
FC — Flight-Critical
DF — Development Flight
FCS — Flight Control System (Subsystem)
AFDO — Aft Flight Deck Operator
LOA — Landing Operations Area
MCT — Maximum Climb Thrust
FDL — Flight Director Loop
AFDE — Aft Flight Deck Equipment
SOI — Space Object Identification
L&D — Landing And Deceleration
ELV — Earth Launch Vehicle
ATO — Abort To Orbit
AF — Aft Fuselage
ACS — Aft Crew Station
FES — Flight Element Set
ARA — Attitude Reference Assembly
COFR — Certificate of Flight Readiness
ISS — International Space Station
SS — Space Shuttle
FDS — Flight Design and Scheduling
ALS — Advanced Launch System
FCOS — Flight Control Operational Software
PLS — Primary Landing Site
SOF — Safety Of Flight
STC — Satellite Test Center
FCI — Flight Control Indicator
FCT — Flight Crew Trainer
NAS — National Airspace System
MFT — Mean Flight Time
LM — Lunar Module
FDS — Flight Design System
DFS — Dynamic Flight Simulator
FCP — Flight Correction Proposal
FSE — Flight Support Equipment
LEO — Low Earth Orbit (satellite communications)
AFC — Automatic Flight Control
EOS — Earth Observation Satellite

ABE — air-based electronics
FCS — Flight Crew System
FDAI — Flight Director Attitude Indicator
SFP — Summary Flight Plan
SI — Scientific Investigation
CFP — Conceptual Flight Profile
LS — Landing Site
IP — Instituteuctor Pilot
CSTC — Consolidated Space Test Center
CPF — Cost Per Flight
FAO — FLIGHT ACTIVITIES OFFICER
CTS — Canadian Technology Satellite
AFRPL — Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (USA)
NASP — National Aerospace Plane
ALTR — Approach and Landing Test Requirement
DFRC — Dryden Flight Research Center
FE — Flight Experiment
NSTS — National Space Transportation System
FET — Flight Elapsed Time
FCE — Flight Control Equipment
SV — Space Vehicle
FCTB — Flight Crew Training Building
DRS — Data Relay Satellite
PVT — Preflight Verification Test
LOB — Launch Operations Building
MLV — Medium Launch Vehicle
FCOS — Flight Computer Operating System (Orbiter)
ST — Star Tracker
ERS — Environmental Research Satellite
AMEC — Aft Master Events Controller
STC — Space Technology Center
SDS — Satellite Data System
ESAJ — European Space Agency Journal
SFACI — Software Flight Article Configuration Inspection
RR — Rendezvous Radar
LF — Launch Facility
SSE — Space Support Equipment
CLS — Collecte Localisation Satellites
FCIM — Flight Control Interface Module
ST — Space Telescope
AFSCN — Air Force Satellite Control Network
EDO — Extended Duration Orbiter
MLW — Maximum Landing Weight
SNAP — Space Nuclear Auxiliary Power
ALOS — Advanced Land Observing Satellite
MFA — Manned Flight Awareness
MUA — Maximum Usable Altitude
PFC — Performance Flight Certification
JSC — Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX)
VFR — Visual Flight Rule

MFR — Maximum Flight Rate
RTF — Return To Flight
DCP — D-alanyl carrier protein
ALT — approach and landing test
ACPM — Attitude Control Propulsion Motor
LVS — Launch Vehicle Simulator
COFW — Certificate of Flight Worthiness
FCF — First Captive Flight
AAIR — Advanced Atmospheric sounder and Imaging Radiometer
PLA — Parachute Location Aid
OMV — Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle
COMSP — Commercial Space
SFT — Simulated Flight Test
FCTS — Flight Crew Trainer Simulator
PU — Propellant Utilization
ARS — Attitude Reference System
LEM — Lunar Excursion Module
FCEF — Flight Crew Equipment Facility (At KSC)
AOCS — Attitude and Orbit Control System
FCOD — Flight Crew Operations Directorate
FDRI — Flight Director Rate Indicator
APCA — Aft Power Controller Assembly
FCSM — Flight Combustion Stability Monitor
FAF — First Aerodynamic Flight
FFC — Final Flight Certification
PF — Powered Flight
ALEXIS — Array of Low Energy X-ray Imaging Sensors
OMDP — Orbiter Maintenance Down Period
ECSS — European Cooperation for Space Standardization
NESDIS — National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
ACPS — Attitude Control Propulsion System
NEMS — NASA Equipment Management System
AFSCF — Air Force Satellite Control Facility
FED — Flight Events Demonstration
TOS — Transfer Orbit Stage
FCF — Functional Check Flight
FFM — free-flying module
EES — Ejection Escape Suit
SPACE — Spacecraft Prelaunch Automatic Checkout Equipment
FEWG — Flight Evaluation Working Group
AACS — Attitude and Antenna Control System
CLS — Contingency Landing Site(s)
MLG — Main Landing Gear
PDP — Postinsertion Deorbit Preparation
BMS — Background Measurement Satellite
SSP — Space Shuttle Program
AFSAT — Air Force Satellite
FHF — First Horizontal Flight
FCE — Flight Crew Equipment
ENVISAT — European Space Agency Environmental Satellite

LAIU — Launch Abort Interface Unit
MOSPO — Mobile Satellite Photometric Observatory
ATAL — Alternate Transoceanic Abort Landing
LVO — Launch Vehicle Operations
DFRF — Dryden Flight Research Facility
NFS — NASA FAR Supplement
ESMC — Eastern Space And Missile Center (formerly AFETR)
JSAR — Journal of Space Astronomy Research
RM — Rendezvous Maneuver
FEDP — Facility and Equipment Design Plan
MCA — Maximum Crossing Altitude
FDF — Flight Data File
CHJSS — Chinese Journal of Space Science
ND — NASA Document
AFSTC — Air Force Space Technology Center
RALT — Radar Altimeter
DOMSAT — Domestic Satellite
FDOR — Flight Design Operations Review
RP — Rocket Propellant
ACDS — Attitude Control & Determination System
FMO — Flight Medical Officer
FU — Flight Unit
FCIP — Flight Cargo Implementation Plan
OME — Orbital Maneuvering Engine
PFRT — Preliminary Flight Rating Test
LACB — Landing Aids Control Building (SLF At KSC)
FCR — Flight Control Room
COBE — Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (NASA)
PSS — Propellant Supply Subsystem
ADEOS — ADvanced Earth Observing Satellite (Japan)
IUS — Inertial UPper Stage (was Interim UPper Stage)
EADI — Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
SLSA — Shuttle Logistics Support Aircraft
ASCP — Attitude Set Control Panel
PRB — Parachute Refurbishment Building
CHSST — Chinese Space Science Technology
POE — Pilot Operational Equipment
MAEP — Minimum Autoland Entry Point
FDS — flight dynamics simulator
JAS — Journal of Aerospace Science
FS — Fuselage Station
FDA — Flight Deck Assembly (FDF)
MSCTN — Meteorological Satellite Center Technical Note
LOWG — Landing Operations Working Group
BAC — Booster Assembly Contractor
UVF — Unmanned Vertical Flight
MFTAD — Master Flight Test Assignment Document (JSC)
FCT — flight control team
DC — Delta Clipper
FCHL — Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory

JANSC — Journal of Astronautical Sciences
AW&ST — Aviation Week & Space Technology
ASTRA — Advanced Star Tracker
AGCU — Attitude Gyro Coupling Unit
KSCAP — Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
AIL — Avionics Integration Laboratories
NSP — NASA Support Plan
RTLS — Return To Launch Site
FCR — Flight Configuration Review
ERBS — Earth Radiation Budget Satellite
MERSAT — Meteorology And Earth Observation Satellite
RAI — Radar Altimeter Indicator
MLGS — Microwave Landing Guidance System
LCC — Launch Control Center (KSC)
LAGS — Launch Abort Guide Simulation
ORS — Orbital Refueling System
LES — Launch Escape Subsystem
POP — Prelaunch Operations Plan
JOP — Jupiter Orbiter Probe
ERSIR — Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar
CAPS — Common Attitude Pointing System
SMPTRB — Shuttle Main Propulsion Test Requirement Board
COMSAT — Communications Satellite Corporation
LARC — Langley Research Center (NASA)
OSE — Orbital Support Equipment
SDT — Shuttle Data Tape
DORIS — Doppler Orbitography And Radiopositioning Integrated By Satellite (EOS)
SSV — Space Shuttle Vehicle
EPOC — External Payload Operations Center
PALS — precision approach and landing system
FEID — Flight Equipment Interface Device
DMSS — Defense Meteorological Satellite System
AGAA — Attitude Gyro Accelerometer Assembly
ACS — Attitude Control System
LME — Launch Monitor Equipment
LDS — Landing, Deservicing and Safing
NGT — NASA Ground Terminal
OAS — Orbiter Aeroflight Simulator
CORSA — Cosmic Radiation Satellite
FACT — Flight Acceptance Composite Test
LSR — Launch Site Recovery
KSC — John F. Kennedy Space Center
SLV — Space Launch Vehicle
LPD — Landing Point Designator
EES — Emergency Ejection Suit
SDHS — Satellite Data Handling System
PFS — Primary Flight System
DSCS — U.S. Defense Satellite Communications System
SSP — Space Station Program
FDSC — Flight Dynamics Simulation Complex

OAS — Orbiter Atmospheric Simulator
LPLWS — Launch Pad Lightning Warning System
FDSC — Flight Dynamics Situation Complex
AFSC — Air Force Space Command
KAPL — KSC Approved Parts List
EUVE — Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (NASA Satellite)
ASSESS — Airborne Science Shuttle Experiments System Simulation
MVF — Manned Vertical Flight
OAS — Orbiter Avionics System
FIE — Flight Instituteumentation Engineer
AFAL — Air Force Astronautics Laboratory
SPARTAN — Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy
ASRM — Advanced Solid Rocket Motor
JPL — Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) (NASA)
CRAF — Comet Rendezvous/Asteroid Fly-by
OAFTO — Orbiter Atmospheric Flight Test Office
FTP — Flight Test Procedure
LSSL — Life Sciences Space Laboratory
KATS — Ksc Avionics Test Set
AMSR — Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer
PFL — Propulsion Field Laboratory
ERTS — Earth Resources Technology Satellite (now Landsat)
SSME — Space Shuttle Main Engine
STA — Shuttle Training Aircraft
ESDAC — European Space Data Center
KOM — KSC Organizational Manual
POD — Precision Orbit Determination
SDS — Space Defense System
OAA — Orbiter Access Arm
MOF — Manned Orbital Flight
AMLS — Advanced Manned Launch System
WISE — Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer
MIPS — Merritt Island Press Site
LCS — Launch Control System
OFI — Operational Flight Instituteumentation
MISSP — Missiles Spacecraft
FDRD — Flight Definition and Requirements Directive
SAL — Shuttle Avionics Laboratory
SSA — Shuttle Simulation Aircraft
ACA — Attitude Controller Assembly
NASM — National Air and Space Museum
OMEWG — Orbiter Maintenance Engineering Working Group
SAREX — Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
SIMS — Shuttle Inventory Management System
PFCF — Payload Flight Control Facility
MEP — Main Engine Propellant
MASDC — Military Aircraft Storage & Disposition Center
LRB — Liquid Rocket Booster
ERS — Earth Resources Satellite
PRM — Posigrade Rocket Motor

PBV — Post-Boost Vehicle
ASE — Advanced Space Engine
FMCF — First Manned Captive Flight
IOF — Initial Operational Flight
MLRS — Multiple Launch Rocket System (US)
ASRM — Abort Solid Rocket Motor
ROSAT — Roentgen Satellite
SML — Spacecraft Markup Language
PAD — Propellant Acquisition Device
PFCS — Primary Flight Control System
PACS — Pointing and Attitude Control System
LOD — Launch Operations Directorate
AEGRS — ASEAN Experts Group on Remote Sensing
BNSC — British National Space Centre
OV — Orbital Vehicle
LBTP — Launch Base Test Plan
VHAA — Very High Altitude Abort
EOI — Earth Orbit Insertion
SUMS — Shuttle Upper Atmosphere Mass Spectrometer
LLP — Launch and Landing Project
ASCS — Attitude Stabilization and Control System
SAD — Spacecraft Attitude Display
LCC — Launch Control Complex
FSS — Flight Support Structure
LDS — Launch Detection Satellite
ASCA — Advanced Satellite for Cosmology & Astrophysics
ASTER — Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer (EOS)
OFK — OPtical Flight Kit
KN — KSC Notice
ROSA — Romanian Space Agency
SPP — Simulation Planning Panel
ACTS — Advanced Communication Technology Satellite
SPOC — Shuttle Portable on-Board Computer
SPS — Satellite Power System
PATH — Postflight Attitude and Trajectory History
LEV — Lunar Excursion Vehicle
OPS — Orbiter Project Schedules
LFV — Lunar Flying Vehicle
ASAT — Anti-Satellite (weapon or system)
CES — Conical Earth Sensor
SMB — Space Meteorology Branch
ASI — Augmented Spark Igniter
OTB — Orbiting Tanker Base
CRRES — Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite
NASDA — National Space Development Agency of Japan
USA — United Space Alliance
RAPCON — radar approach and control
ADFRF — Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility
OAST — Office of Aeronautics & Space Technology
CSOC — Consolidated Space Operations Center

LAGEOS — Laser Geodynamic Satellite
GSFC — Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD)
FOB — Flight Operations Building
SSO — Space Shuttle Orbiter
MMU — Manned Maneuvering Unit
MODS — Military Orbital Development System
SLS — Secondary Landing Site
JANNAF — Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force
AFSD — Air Force Space Division
EEM — Earth Entry Module
DWS — Disaster Warning Satellite
LCCD — Launch Commit Criteria Document
FSS — Flight Systems Simulator
LPS — Launch Processing System
FOD — Flight Operations Directorate
EOAST — Earth-Oriented Applications and Space Technology
PSM — Propellant Storage Module
KSSS — KSC Station Set Specification
PDA — Propellant Drain Area
OTOS — Orbit-to-Orbit Stage
LLPO — Launch and Landing Project Office
CLSO — Contingency Landing Support Officer
NSI — NASA Science Internet
LDIU — Launch Data Interface Unit
APM — Attached Pressurized Module (a.k.a. Columbus)
ADS — Attitude Display System
ELS — Eastern Launch Site
OMCF — Orbiter Maintenance & Checkout Facility
AMOOS — Advanced Maneuvering Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle
PCIL — Pilot-Controlled Instituteument Landing
MTPE — Mission To Planet Earth
VFT — Verification Flight Test
MEM — Meteoroid Exposure Module
SST — Spacecraft Systems Test
AVISO — Archiving, Validation and Interpretation of Satellites Oceanographic data
MT — Mission Trajectory
LS — Launch Sequence
BMAG — Body-Mounted Attitude Gyro
AVCS — Attitude and Velocity Control System
MAGSAT — Magnetometer Satellite
LCROSS — Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite
ALSA — astronaut life support assembly
PUCS — Propellant Utilization Control System
HFC — Hydraulic Flight Control
SRMS — Shuttle Remote Manipulator System
LETF — Launch Equipment Test Facility
FT — Flight Test
SFCS — Survival Flight Control System
HLLV — Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle
LRV — Lunar Roving Vehicle

MSF — Manned Space Flight
VLF — Vertical Launch Facility
FR — Flight Rule
LMSS — Lunar Mapping and Survey System
ESRO — European Space Research Organisation
MMS — Multimission Modular Spacecraft
FTA — Flight Test Article
LA — Launch Azimuth
ESTEC — European Space Research and Technology Centre
COMAS — Combined Orbital Maneuvering and Abort System
MFPE — Mission from Planet Earth
FRR — Flight Readiness Review
DODSTP — Department of Defense Standard Satellite
MSOB — Manned Spacecraft Operations Building
FOP — Flight Operations Panel
FAT — Flight Attitude Table
EORSAT — Electronic Ocean Reconstruction Satellite
COSTAR — Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement
FS — Flight System
LSA — launch services agreement
AACS — Attitude & Articulation Control Subsystem
SPICE — Spacelab Payload Integration and Coordination in Europe
AVNIR — advanced visible and near-infrared radiometer
MSSTM — military space system technology model
IUE — International Ultraviolet Explorer
CIRCE — Confusion-limited Infrared Cosmology Explorer
CCRS — Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
NOSS — National Oceanic Satellite System
SSPO — Space Shuttle Program Office
CTS — communications technology satellite
CES — Crew Escape System
DSS — Deep Space Station
NSO — NASA Support Operation
OTD — Orbiter Test Director
MPS — Materials Processing in Space
ITU — Infrared Telescope Unit
OST — Orbiter SuPport Trolley
LRV — launch readiness verification
ORT — Orbit Readiness Test
OPF — Orbiter Processing Facility
EEU — Extravehicular Excursion Unit
OSCAR — Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio
SPIF — Shuttle Payload Integration Facility
ATCA — attitude translation control assembly
ITMG — Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
MILSTAR — MILitary Strategic and Tactical Relay (US)
PSF — Propellant Servicing Facility
RDS — Rocketdyne Digital Simulator
NPD — NASA Policy Directive
LOC — Launch Operations Complex

LSTE — Launch Site Transportation Equipment
FSRR — Flight Software Readiness Review
OMA — Orbiter Maintenance Area
NCOS — National Commission on Space
NCC — NASA Communications Control
SSTO — Single-Stage-to-Orbit
IPACS — integrated power and attitude control system
POEM — Polar-Orbiting Earth Mission
NASAR — NASA Reference Publication
SOP — Spacelab OPportunity Payload
OAA — Orbiter Alternate Airfield
MVM — Mariner Venus/Mercury
NASAS — NASA Special Publication
RORSAT — Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite
ISCCP — International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project
SMIRR — Shuttle Multispectral Infrared Radiometer
ASTD — Advanced Space Technology Division
EGNOS — European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
TIFS — Total In-Flight Simulator
SPIDPO — Shuttle Payload Integration and Development Program Office
SAEF — Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility
KPD — KSC Program Directive
CDSF — Commercially Developed Space Facility
NPN — NASA Part Number
RATO — Rocket-Assisted TakeOff
ALFA — Air-Lubricated Free Attitude
SPIMS — Shuttle Program Information Management System
ATDRS — Advanced Tracking and Data Relay Satellite
SMCC — Shuttle Mission Control Center
MS/MS — Material Science and Manufacturing in Space
ALSE — Astronaut Life Support Equipment
IRANSAT — Iranian Government Communications Satellite
HMF — Hypergolic Maintenance Facility
EUTELSAT — European Telecommunications Satellite Organization
LSAH — Launch Site Accommodations Handbook
MLP — mobile launch platform
FT — Flight Team
ILS — Instituteument Landing System
GPL — Goal Processing Language
OMRF — Orbiter Maintenance and Refurbishment Facility
NASAL — NASA Circular Letter
BESS — Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
FTS — Flight Termination System
OSS — Office of Space Sciences
BESS — Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
FHST — fixed-head star tracker
SOPC — Shuttle Operations and Planning Center
PLSL — Propellants and Life Support Laboratory
SV — Shuttle Vehicle
DSIS — Defense Satellite Information System

MSX — Midcourse Space Experiment
SMVP — Shuttle Master Verification Plan
CHIPS — Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer
OFP — Orbiter Flight Program
MEO — Mid Earth Orbit
LSB — Launch Support Building
FOPS — Flight Operations Planning Schedule
NSI — NASA Standard Initiator
SSMEC — Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller
OSS — Orbiting Space Station
SESL — Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
CAS — Cooperative Application Satellite
ESRIN — European Space Research Institute
FRFT — Flight Readiness Firing Test
UMVF — Unmanned Vertical Flight
REM — Rocket Engine Module
NASAC — NASA Conference Publication
OFT — Orbital Flight Test
LSID — Launch Sequence and Interlock Document
PHASP — Physics and Astrophysics from Spacelab
SPAS — Shuttle Pallet Satellite(German)
FTO — Flight Test Objective
LRF — Liquid Rocket Fuel
KPRD — KSC Program Requirements Document
FOSA — Flight Operations Support Annex
CSCSAT — Commercial Synchronous Communication Satellite
POGO — Polar Orbiting Geophysical Observatory
PSCL — Propellant Systems Cleaning Laboratory
CFF — Columbus Free Flyer
NASO — North American Space Operations
STICA — Space Technology Industrial and Commercial Applications
MSFP — Manned Space Flight Program
FPR — Flight Performance Reserve
SMG — Space Flight Meteorology Group
FOSP — Flight Operations Support Personnel
SODB — Shuttle Operational Data Book
OSSA — Office of Space Sciences and Applications
OF — Orbital Flight
AFSSD — Air Force Space Systems Divisionsion
ALDP — Advanced Launch Development Program
ESOC — European Space Operations Center
PTV — Pathfinder Test Vehicle
SSD — Spacecraft Software Divisionsion
DADS — Dual Air Density Satellite
IRR — Integral Rocket Ramjet
XEUS — X-Ray Evolving Universe Spectroscopy Mission
SOCAR — Shuttle Operational Capability Assessment Report
PVA — Propellant Valve Actuator
GOAL — Ground Operations Aerospace Language
MLC — Mobile Launcher Computer

FSAA — Flight Simulator for Advanced Aircraft
SEOS — Synchronous Earth Observation Satellite
JPOC — JSC Payload Operations Center
OMRF — Orbiter Modification And Refurbishment Facility
MSVP — Master Shuttle Verification Plan
LLO — Low Lunar Orbit
FOST — Flight Operations SUPPOrt Team
SPRMD — Space Power Resources and Manufacturing Development
CGRO — Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory
MBAC — Marshall Booster Assembly Contractor
FMAHTS — Flight Manifest and Hardware Tracking System
SRB — Solid Rocket Boosters
EVM — Earth-viewing module
SDLV — Shuttle-Derived Launch Vehicle
STP — Space Technology Payload
PVT — Pyrotechnic Verification Test
MVI — Microgravity Vestibular Investigation
FRRID — Flight Readiness Review Item DisPosition
SPART — Space Research and Technology
EUSC — European Union Satellite Centre
SFS — Shuttle Flight Status
INMARSAT — International Maritime Satellite
SBNPB — Space-Based Neutral Particle Beam
RALPH — Reduction and Acquisition of Lunar Pulse Heights
DSCS — Defense Support Communication Satellite
ESTP — European Space Technology Platform
SPP — Solar Physics Payload
RHS — Rocketdyne Hybrid Simulator
SLC — Space Launch Complex
MPVA — Main Propellant Valve Actuator
PU — Propellant Unit
LON — Launch on Need
SCF — Spacecraft Control Facility
EORC — Earth Observation Research Center
HYPACE — Hybrid Programmable Attitude Control Electronics
ESIS — ESA Space Information Systems
STAR — Shuttle Turnaround Analysis Report
FQ — Flight Qualification
FVF — First Vertical Flight
SOARS — Shuttle Operation Automated Reporting System
TACSATCOM — Tactical Satellite Communications
SB — Space Base
L&L — Launch And Landing
SPAD — Shuttle Payload Accommodation Document
ACP — Astronaut Control Panel
EDRS — European Data Relay Satellite
OSCRS — orbital spacecraft consumables resupply system
KBAC — Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
IFTS — In-Flight Test System
SPMAR — Space Markets

COROT — Convection Rotation and Planetary Transits
EHOT — external hydrogen/oxygen tank
LC — Launch Countdown
POGS — polar-orbiting geomagnetic survey
MSFN — Manned Space Flight Network
SAIL — Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC)
OPSS — Orbital Propellant Storage Subsystem
RSRM — Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor
NCC — NASA class code
LPIF — Launch Package Integration Facility
LSSRC — Life Sciences Shuttle Research Centrifuge
FOE — Flight Operations Engineer
SRSS — Shuttle Range Safety System
ARCOMSAT — Arab League communications satellite
RV — Reentry Vehicle
FIRSSE — Far Infrared Sky Survey Experiment
NHB — NASA Handbook
SSMB — Space Shuttle Maintenance Baseline
LUT — Launch Umbilical Tower
SBL — Space-Based Laser
NASCOM — NASA Communications System
SPRBU — Space Research Bulgaria
EUROCOMSAT — European consortium communications satellite
STP — Shuttle Technology Panel
LES — Launch Equipment Shop
FTC — Flight Test Conductor
SPVW — Spaceview
MACS — Modular Attitude Control System
LSAP — Launch Sequence Applications Program
SOCC — Satellite Operations Control Center
GSS — Geosynchronous Space Station
CEA — Center for EUV Astrophysics
FTOH — Flight Test Operations Handbook
SSMECA — Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller Assembly
SPADOC — Space Defense Operations Center
FMT — Flight Management Team
FACC — Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporationration
PVO — Pioneer Venus Orbiter
EVA — Extravehicular Activity
FRF — Flight Readiness Firing
SSM/I — Special Sensor Microwave/Imager
FSS — Flight Support Station (for MMU)
OOS — orbit-to-orbit Shuttle
ELDO — European Launcher Development Organisation
JSCM — JSC Manual
LSOC — Lockheed Space Operations Company
EFP — ESA Furnished Property
SABIR — space-based interceptor
SFSS — Satellite Field Service Station
FOIH — Flight Operations Integration Handbook

SIE — Shuttle Interface Equipment
HSE — Heat Shield Entry
NS — Nuclear Shuttle
JERS — Japanese Earth Resources Satellite (JPOP)
LMSS — Land Mobile Satellite System
ASPOC — Active Spacecraft Potential Control
NSD — NASA standard detonator
OOS — orbit-to-orbit stage
IAF — International Astronautical Federation
ESPC — European Space Power Conference
DVB-S — Digital Video Broadcasting-Satellite
STF — Satellite Test Facility
SLCSAT — submarine laser communications satellite
HFT — Horizontal Flight Test
OSTDS — Office of Space Tracking and Data Systems (NASA)
NESS — National Environmental Satellite Service (NOAA)
OPI — Orbiter Payload Interrogator
PSIG — Propulsion Systems Integration Group
OCH — Orbiter Common Hardware
MLV — Medium Lift Vehicle
SPA — Space Processing Application
SIS — Shuttle Interface Simulator
STC — Spacecraft Test Conductor
ILC — Initial Launch Capability
ASCO — Arab Satellite Communications Organization
SCDR — Shuttle Critical Design Review
VFI — Verification Flight Instituteumentation
OPM — Outer Planet Mission
FOS — Flight Operations Support
SDR — Spacelab DisPosition Record (ESA)
FSRS — Flight System Recording System
HFTS — Horizontal Flight Test Simulator
SSTS — Space Surveillance and Tracking System
QRSL — quick-reaction space laboratory
OGMT — Orbiter Greenwich Mean Time
ORU — Orbital Replacement Unit
OFTDS — Orbital Flight Test Data System
TALAR — tactical approach and landing radar
ESABU — European Space Agency Bulletin
LASS — large-amplitude space simulator
CIRRIS — Cryogenic InfraRed Radiance Instituteument for Shuttle
MRSR — Mars Rover Sample Return
LDEC — Lunar Docking Events Controller
FOF — First Operational Flight
MLF — MDM Launch Forward
LCA — Launch Control Amplifier
SEWS — Satellite Early Warning System
JAXA — Japan Aerospace Exploration System
LWD — Launch Window Display
MEV — Mars Excursion Vehicle

NPS — NASA Planning Studies
SMD — Spacelab Mission Development
SSBUV — shuttle solar backscatter ultraviolet (radiometer)
OPO — Orbiter Project Office
MPS — Material Processing Satellite
MEM — Mars Excursion Module
PLS — Propellant Loading System
DSSC — Deep Space Station Complex
ERS — European Remote Sensing Satellite System
EUMETSAT — European Meterological Satellite
KMI — KSC Management Instituteuction
MILA — Merritt Island Launch Area
NSTL — National Space Technology Laboratories (NASA)
SSTC — Space Shuttle Test Conductor
FRD — Flight Requirements Document
OTV — Orbital Transfer Vehicle
SIMS — Shuttle Imaging Microwave System
ISSRT — Israel Space Research and Technology Information Bulletin
NAVSAT — Navigation Satellite
SPPIL — Shuttle Preferred Pyrotechnic Items List
PHP — Planetary Horizontal Platform
IVSI — Institutentaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
LEM — Launch Escape Monitor
IFOT — In-Flight Operations And Training
OFS — Orbiter Functional Simulator
OSTO — Office of Space Transportation Operations
PFTA — Payload Flight Test Article
SSEOS — Space Shuttle Engineering and Operations Support
NERVA — Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application
SIT — Shuttle Interface Test
FOPG — Flight Operations Planning Group
FOSO — Flight Operations Scheduling Officer
SOT — Solar Optical Telescope
LOA — Launch Operations Area
FPSR — Flight Planning and Stowage Review
SERB — Shuttle Engineering Review Board
FQR — Flight Qualification Recorder
INTELSAT — International Telecommunications Satellite
EROS — Earth Resources Observations System
FSL — Flight Simulation Laboratory
SSPM — Space Shuttle Program Manager
FSIWG — Flight System Interface Working Group
HMCF — Hypergolic Maintenance and Checkout Facility
SEPAP — Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Program
SNPO — Space Nuclear Propulsion Office
FTRD — Flight Test Requirements Document
LMSC — Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporationration
OCF — Orbiter Computational Facilities
OCTW — Optical Communications Through The Shuttle Window
SAMTEC — Space and Missile Test Center

PSV — Planetary Space Vehicle
CYSF — Cape York Space Facility
LM&SS — Lunar Mapping and Scientific Survey
LPD — Launch Procedure Document
FQI — Flight Qualification Instituteumentation
OTC — Orbiter Test Conductor
SCAN — Shuttle Connector Analysis Network
SDP — Shuttle Data Processor
HFTF — Horizontal Flight Test Facility
SSPRO — Space Shuttle Program Resident Office
ORD — Orbital Requirements Document
PMD — PROPELLANT MANAGEMENT DEVICE
OIA — Orbiter Interface Adapter
SFO — Space Flight Operations
SSPP — Space Station Program Participant
SGC — Stabilized Ground Cloud
NPSS — NASA Packet Switching System
IFT — in-flight test
FTR — Flight Test Requirement
OCDR — Orbiter Critical Design Review
PAMELA — Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics
OMET — Orbiter Mission Elapsed Time
OPLF — Orbiter Processing and Landing Facility
RCS — Reentry Control System
PVA — Preburner Valve Actuator
SLF — Shuttle Landing Facility (OLF)
LA — Launch Area
OES — Orbiter Emergency Site
FSE — Flight Simulation Engineer
OMR — Orbiter Management Review
SPN — Shuttle Project Notice (KSC)
SRR — Shuttle Requirements Review
SRD — Shuttle Requirements Document
NUSTAR — Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array
SPS — Shuttle Procedures Simulator
IFM — Inflight Maintenance
IACS — Inertial Attitude Control System
PRTLS — Powered Return to Launch Site
TTA — Time to Apogee
HEO — High Earth Orbit
ISBRV — International Space Business Review
OSTS — Office of Space Transportation Systems
SIP — strain isolation pad
MILCOMSAT — Military Communications Satellite
HFCT — Hydraulic Flight Control Test
SAD — Shuttle Authorized Document
PQGS — Propellant Quantity Gauging System
SEMS — Space Environment Monitor System
ODF — Orbit Determination Facility
OSTA — Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications (US NASA; now OAST)

FTS — Flight Test Station
ILRV — Integral Launch and Reentry Vehicle
FRT — Flight Readiness Test
SFOF — Space Flight Operations Facility
OIVS — Orbiter Interface Verification Set
NASTRAN — NASA Structural Analysis Program
OSTP — Orbiting System Test Plan
NTD — NASA test director
NTSO — NASA Test Support Office
NMI — NASA Management Instituteuction
SAB — Spacecraft Assembly Building
SRAG — Space Radiation Analysis Group
SEF — Space Environmental Facility
OAO — Orbital Astronomical Observatory
OMS — orbital maneuvering system
IFA — In-Flight Analysis
FSRR — Flight System Readiness Review
SL — Space Launch
KOI — KSC Operation Instituteuction
FSS — flight support system
FPD — Flight Projects Directorate
OSC — Orbital Sciences Corporationration
SEPS — Solar Electric Propulsion System
OARE — Orbital Acceleration Research Experiment
NTS — Navigation Technology Satellite
RIAPS — Remote Infrared Atmospheric Profiling System
OLSP — Orbiter Logistics Support Plan
LCE — Launch Complex Engineer
SMES — Shuttle Mission Engineering Simulator
LS — Launch Site
LCE — Launch Complex Equipment
OEAS — Orbital Emergency Arresting System
FOV — First Orbital Vehicle
OME — Orbiter Main Engine
SOR — Stable Orbit Rendezvous
QTV — Qualification Test Vehicle
OSDH — Orbiter System Definition Handbook
IRBS — Intermediate-Range Booster System
STS — Shuttle Test Station
SM — Shuttle Management (KSC)
FTS — Flight Test System
SPC — Shuttle Processing Contract
SBKKV — Space-Based Kinetic Kill Vehicle
NDGPS — Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System
SP — Solid Propellant
NOES — National Operational Environmental Satellite Serv.
OPIS — Orbiter Prime Item Specification
OOSDP — on-orbit station distribution panel
SIS — Shuttle Information System
OAMS — orbital attitude and maneuvering system

RAI — Roll Attitude Indicator
LOC — launch operations center
SSPPSG — Space Shuttle Payload Planning Steering Group
OOS — on-orbit station
LSS — Large Space Structure
STL — Space Technology Laboratories
SCS — Spacecraft Control System
ILA — Instituteument Landing Approach
FOP — flight operations plan
SPF — Spacelab Processing Facility
SPAH — Spacelab Payload Accommodations Handbook
MAPS — Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites
HFS — Horizontal Flight Simulator
SDD — Shuttle Design Directive
SPIRE — Spectral Infrared Rocket Experiment
SPADS — Shuttle Problem Analysis Data System
OIC — Orbital Integrated Checkout
OI — Orbiter Instituteumentation
PTCS — Propellant Tanking Computer System
MO — Manned Orbiter
SAMS — Space Acceleration Measurement System
NEEDS — NASA end-to-end data system
RREA — Rendezvous Radar Electronics Assembly
SARP — Shuttle Astronaut Recruitment Program
SPAN — Spacecraft Analysis
ONBT — Orbiter Neutral Buoyancy Trainer
SRT — Shuttle Requirements Traceability
SDM — Shuttle Data Management
SRD — Shuttle Requirements Definition
SSPDA — Space Shuttle Payload Data Activity
OI — Orbiter Insertion
SATAF — Shuttle Activation Task Force
SATS — Small Applications Technology Satellite
SERS — Shuttle Equipment Record System
SBS — Scientific Business Satellite
SID — Shuttle Integration Device
SSRMS — Space Station Remote Manipulator System
SPPOL — Space Policy
RREU — Rendezvous Radar Electronics Unit
NRALT — NASA radar altimeter
STACC — Standard Telemetry And Communications Component
HPPF — Horizontal Payloads Processing Facility
SECS — Shuttle Events Control Subsystem
STADAN — Satellite Tracking And Data Acquisition Network
IOBM — In Ocean By Mistake
SPARS — Space Precision Attitude Reference System
GLOMR — Global Low-Orbiting Message Relay
SMVRD — Shuttle Master Verification Requirements Document
OIS — Orbiter Instituteumentation Systems
OLOW — orbiter lift-off weight

NPC — NASA publication control
FOF — First Orbital Flight
STDN — Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network
SIMAS — Shuttle Information Management Accountability System
FTIS — Flight Test Instituteumentation System
SEPAR — Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Report
SOMS — Shuttle Orbiter Medical System
PUV — Propellant Utilization Valve
SODS — Shuttle Operational Data System
SSPD — Shuttle System Payload Definition (Study)
SSPF — Space Station Processing Facility
FMOFEV — First Manned Orbital Flight With EVA
SODS — Skylab Orbit-Deorbit System
PMC — Permanently Manned Capability (of Space Station)
HF — Horizontal Flight
SAMP — Shuttle Automated Mass Properties
STME — Space Transportation Main Engine
SSA — Space Suit Assembly
GDA — General Dynamics Astronautics
SSC — Shuttle System Contractor
SPII — Shuttle Program Implementation Instituteuction
SBI — Space-Based Interceptor
SPIRIT — Spatial Infrared Telescope
SRF — Shuttle Refurbishment Facility
SBDEWSIM — space-based, directed-energy weapon simulation
SSPD — Shuttle System Payload Data
SRU — Space Replaceable Unit
SSCC — Space Station Control Center
SBKEWS — space-based kinetic-energy weapon system
IMP — Inflatable Micrometeoroid Paraglider
STADAN — Space Tracking and Data Acquisition Network
SSPE — SPACE STATION PROGRAM ELEMENT
SVA&C — Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout
SPADCCS — Space Defense Command and Control System
OPPAR — orbiter project parts authorization request
SMS — Solar Maximum Satellite
FV — Flight Version
NRDS — Nuclear Rocket Development Station
NSIF — Near-Space Instituteumentation Facility
SBSS — Space-Based Surveillance System
SBS — Skylab Boost System
SSITP — Shuttle System Integrated Test Plan
SBKEW — space-based kinetic-energy weapon
SSSS — Space Shuttle System Specification
SO — Space Operations
SSFL — Santa Susana Field Laboratory
SBKKVWS — space-based kinetic kill vehicle weapon system
SDSS — Space Divisionsion Shuttle Simulator
SANS — Stellar Autonomous Navigation System
SMSCC — Shuttle Mission Simulator Computer Complex

OIT — orbiter integration test
SEADS — Shuttle Entry Air Data Sensor
SPICE — Survey Probe Infrared Celestial Experiment
SIT — Shuttle Integrated Test
SSIBD — Shuttle System Interface Block Diagram
SESC — Shuttle Events Sequential Control
SNSO — Space Nuclear SYstems Office
SFOM — Shuttle Flight Operations Manual
SPADATS — Space Defense Acquisition and Tracking System
SDCOC — Space Defense Command Operations Center
SOCH — Spacelab Orbiter Common Hardware
PLPS — Propellant Loading and Pressurization System
SPADE — Space Acquisition Defense Experiment
SSPD — Shuttle System Payload Description
ILAS — Instituteument Landing Approach System
SDE — Space Divisionsion Evaluator
SAM — Shuttle Activation Monitor
SSWP — Space Station Work Package
PUGS — propellant utilization and gauging system
SOAR — Shuttle Orbital Applications and Requirements
HOTOL — Horizontal Takeoff and Landing Launcher
SBDEW — space-based, directed-energy weapon
SSCSP — Space Shuttle Crew Safety Panel
SS — Space Segment
SOIS — Spacelab/orbiter interface simulator
SUMC — Space Ultrareliable Modular Computer
GEOSEPS — Geosynchronous Solar Electric Propulsion Stage
PSDE — Payload and Spacecraft Development and Experimentation
GNCFTS — Guidance, Navigation and Control Flight Test Station
SSDS — Space Station Data System
STBE — Space Transportation Booster Engine
SVB — Shuttle Vehicle Booster
SBLIP — Space-Based Laser Intercept Program
SSPGSE — Space Shuttle Program Ground Support Equipment
SEM — space environment monitoring
SES — Shuttle engineering simulator
SSLV — Standard Small Launch Vehicle
SSCL — Shuttle System Commonality List
SSCB — Space Station Control Board
SSTF — Space Station Training Facility
SD — Space Divisionsion
SSSC — Space Station Support Center
SAM — Shuttle Attachment ManiPulator
SVB — Space Vehicle Booster
SSPS — Solar Satellite Power Station
SDCCC — Space Defense Command Communication Center
LOD — Launch Operations Divisionsion
SSFGSS — Space Shuttle Flight and Ground System Specification
HRSC — High Resolution Stereo Camera
SO/SI — space operations and scientific investigation

SSFP — Space Station Freedom Program
IMS — Interplanetary Monitor Satellite
SSIS — Space Station Information System
SSCHS — Space Shuttle Cargo Handling System
GSTDN — Ground Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network
SSUSP — Spinning Solid Upper Stage Project
FMOF — First Manned Orbital Flight
SRBDF — SRB Disassembly Facility
STAG — Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
SSPS — Space Shuttle Program Schedule
SSAT — SPace Shuttle Access Tower (now FSS)
SIRTF — Shuttle InfraRed Telescope Facility
SSE — Space shuttle engine
STATS — star tracker alignment test set
SSUS — Spinning Solid Upper Stage
SSIP — Shuttle Student Involvement Project
SSPDS — Space Shuttle Payload Data Study
SSP — Subsolar Point
SVAB — Shuttle Vehicle Assembly Building
SSST — Space Station System Trainer
ST — Spacelab Technology
SS — Shuttle System
SRBAB — SRB Assembly Building
SS&A — Space Systems And Applications
SSPC — Spacelab Stored Program Command
SSOP — Space Systems Operating Procedure(s)
TGS — Telemetry Ground Station
SVO — Space Vehicle Operations (KSC Dir.)
SST — Space Surveillance and Tracking
TEA — Torque Equilibrium Attitude
SSS — Spinning Sun Sensor
TDRSS — Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System
SVAC — Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout (Facility)
TTC — Telemetry Telecommand and Control
UNOOSA — United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
WSMCR — Western Space and Missile Center Regulation
TIROS — Television InfraRed Observation Satellite (POES)
UARS — Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (NASA)
WCSAR — Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics
TDRS — Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
TTP — Time to Perigee
VTS — Vandenberg Tracking Station (AFSCN)
TMR — TOPEX Microwave Radiometer (EOS)
TGS — Telemetry Ground System
TT&C — Tracking, Telemetry, and Command
UPS — Upright Perigee Stage
SW — Solar Wing
WSMC — Western Space and Missile Center
TT&C — Telemetry, Tracking and Communications
TDS — Technology Demonstration Satellite

VOIR — Venus Orbiting Imaging Radar
TKSC — Tsukuba Space Center
TMG — Thermal Meteoroid Garment
ULV — Unmanned Launch Vehicle
UNSC — United Nations Space Command
TOW — Tank and Orbiter Weight
TFI — Time from Ignition
TIR — Terminal Imaging Radar
SWAS — Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite
VTF — Vertical Test Flight
TAUVEX — Tel Aviv University Ultraviolet Explorer
TOI — Transfer Orbit Insertion
TGSE — Telemetry Ground Support Equipment
TR/SBS — Teleoperator Retrieval/Skylab Boost System
USASATCOMA — United States Army Satellite and Communication Agency
WIRE — Wide-Field Infrared Explorer
VRM — Venus Radar Mapper
ULO — Unmanned Launch Operations
VSTAG — Vandenberg Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
VLPS — Vandenberg Launch Processing System
TP — Time to Perigee
TETRA — Terminal Tracking Telescope
TFS — Telemetry Format Selection
VLS — Vandenberg Launch Site
WSMCR — Western Space and Missile Center Range
VGRF — Variable-Gravity Research Facility
VISTAR — visible space tracking and reconnaissance
TIG — time of ignition
TR — time to retrofire
TFCS — Triplex Flight Control Subsystem
USASDG — United States Army Space Defense Group
VPLCC — Vehicle Propellant Loading Control Center
TIO — Target Insertion Orbit
TFL — Time from Launch
WUPPE — Wisconsin Ultraviolet Photopolarimeter Experiment
UOSAT — Universityrsity of Surrey Satellite

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