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OASCB — Orbiter Avionics Software Control Board
DRSS — Data Relay Satellite System
MLS — Microwave Landing System
XEUS — X-Ray Evolving Universe Spectroscopy Mission
TACSATCOM — Tactical Satellite Communications
ESA — European Space Agency
UFO — Unidentified Flying Object
RSSPO — Resident Space Shuttle Project Officer
AHRS — Attitude Heading Reference System
OFP — Operational Flight Program
CSA — Canadian Space Agency
RJC — Reaction Jet Control
COSPAR — Committee on Space Research (ICSU)
AFCS — Automatic Flight Control System
DMSP — Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (U.S.)
ADC — Aerospace Defense Command
LEO — Low Earth Orbit (satellite communications)
ISS — International Space Station
AFSCN — Air Force Satellite Control Network
ELV — Expendable Launch Vehicle
CCSDS — Consultative/Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
ATS — applications technology satellite
AVHRR — Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer
STS — Space Transportation System
SISEX — Shuttle Imaging Spectrometer Experiment
FD — Flight Director
NASDA — National Space Development Agency of Japan
RJDF — Reaction Jet Driver Forward
BNSC — British National Space Centre
JPL — Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) (NASA)
LRR — Launch Readiness Review
BAC — Boeing Aerospace Company
RJDA — Reaction Jet Driver Aft
IP — Instituteuctor Pilot
ASAP — Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
EC — Engine Control
NESDIS — National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
ATS — Advanced Technology Satellite
NEMS — NASA Equipment Management System
AMU — Astronaut Maneuvering Unit
SIR — Shuttle Imaging Radar
AL — Approach and Landing
RJD — Reaction Jet Driver
COMSAT — Communications Satellite Corporation
JSC — Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX)
OSO — Orbiting Solar Observatory
SMS — Synchronous Meteorological Satellite
RJ — Reaction Jet
AOCS — Attitude and Orbit Control System
RJ/EC — Reaction Jet/Engine Control

A&L — Approach and Landing
BAE — British Aerospace Systems, LTD
A&P — Attitude and Pointing
RJD — Reaction Jet Device
ADL — Avionics Development Laboratory
AFSAT — Air Force Satellite
ACPM — Attitude Control Propulsion Motor
ISRO — Indian Space Research Organisation
VFR — Visual Flight Rule
COMSP — Commercial Space
ALS — Automatic Landing System
DRS — Data Relay Satellite
AFSCF — Air Force Satellite Control Facility
DFCS — Digital Flight Control System
AEDY — Aerospace Dynamics
ARA — Attitude Reference Assembly
COBE — Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (NASA)
DAMA — Demand Assigned Multiple Access
ACS — Attitude Control System
ESTEC — European Space Research and Technology Centre
FCAP — Flight Control Applications Program
PLS — Personnel Launch System
FCS — Flight Control System (Subsystem)
AMSR — Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer
STP — Space Test Program
AFO — Announced Flight Opportunity
AFC — Automatic Flight Control
CSTC — Consolidated Space Test Center
ERBS — Earth Radiation Budget Satellite
GSFC — Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD)
EOS — Earth Observation Satellite
MSFC — Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville AL)
AFSTC — Air Force Space Technology Center
SO/SI — space operations and scientific investigation
LARC — Langley Research Center (NASA)
ABM — Apogee Boost Motor
ERTS — Earth Resources Technology Satellite (now Landsat)
ISF — Industrial Space Facility
ACE — Attitude Control Electronics
SN — Space Network
ESMC — Eastern Space And Missile Center (formerly AFETR)
OMEWG — Orbiter Maintenance Engineering Working Group
SLSA — Shuttle Logistics Support Aircraft
AFT — Atmospheric Flight Test
ABE — air-based electronics
ISO — Infrared Space Observatory
NAS — National Airspace System
EADI — Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
KSC — John F. Kennedy Space Center
SFACI — Software Flight Article Configuration Inspection

SMS — Shuttle Mission Simulator
LF — Launch Facility
MERSAT — Meteorology And Earth Observation Satellite
FID — Flight Implementation Directive
FP — Flight Plan
AG — Artificial Gravity
AAFE — Advanced Applications Flight Equipment
AFD — Aft Flight Deck
OMDP — Orbiter Maintenance Down Period
DSCS — U.S. Defense Satellite Communications System
NASP — National Aerospace Plane
BFS — Backup Flight System
MHI — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
LES — Launch Escape Subsystem
AAIR — Advanced Atmospheric sounder and Imaging Radiometer
FCOS — Flight Control Operational Software
CHSAJ — Chinese Society of Astronautics Journal
FAO — FLIGHT ACTIVITIES OFFICER
DORIS — Doppler Orbitography And Radiopositioning Integrated By Satellite (EOS)
OMRF — Orbiter Maintenance and Refurbishment Facility
PHP — Planetary Horizontal Platform
AF — Aft Fuselage
VLS — Vertical Launch System
ADEOS — ADvanced Earth Observing Satellite (Japan)
OML — Orbiter Mold Line
EUVE — Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (NASA Satellite)
COFR — Certificate of Flight Readiness
ERS — Environmental Research Satellite
AMEC — Aft Master Events Controller
LAGEOS — Laser Geodynamic Satellite
NSTS — National Space Transportation System
FCDB — Flight Control Data Bus
FDL — Flight Director Loop
ATG — Aerospace Test Group
SAS — Small Astronomy Satellite
AIL — Avionics Integration Laboratories
FDS — Flight Dynamics Software
ATO — Abort To Orbit
AFDO — Aft Flight Deck Operator
ENVISAT — European Space Agency Environmental Satellite
RPL — Rocket Propulsion Laboratory
AACS — Attitude and Antenna Control System
MFA — Manned Flight Awareness
LES — Lincoln Experimental Satellite
ALEXIS — Array of Low Energy X-ray Imaging Sensors
ARS — Attitude Reference System
BFCS — Backup Flight Control System
SCF — Satellite Control Facility
CHSST — Chinese Space Science Technology
LPLWS — Launch Pad Lightning Warning System

CTS — Canadian Technology Satellite
FCTB — Flight Crew Training Building
LCC — Launch Control Center (KSC)
SV — Space Vehicle
LOR — Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
ALS — Advanced Launch System
MLW — Maximum Landing Weight
OMA — Orbiter Maintenance Area
ALTR — Approach and Landing Test Requirement
ASCA — Advanced Satellite for Cosmology & Astrophysics
OMV — Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle
EDO — Extended Duration Orbiter
CHJAA — Chinese Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics
OMCF — Orbiter Maintenance & Checkout Facility
CRRES — Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite
ERSIR — Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar
MPS — Materials Processing in Space
PIO — Pilot-Induced Oscillation
RAE — Royal Aerospace Establishment
MFF — MDM Flight Forward
AFRPL — Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (USA)
ERS — Earth Resources Satellite
CHJSS — Chinese Journal of Space Science
MMS — Multimission Modular Spacecraft
LVS — Launch Vehicle Simulator
ACPS — Attitude Control Propulsion System
ESRO — European Space Research Organisation
ALT — approach and landing test
MOSPO — Mobile Satellite Photometric Observatory
PBV — Post-Boost Vehicle
OSS — Office of Space Sciences
FDAI — Flight Director Attitude Indicator
MAN — Microwave Aerospace Navigation
ACA — Attitude Controller Assembly
FCOS — Flight Computer Operating System (Orbiter)
ASTER — Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer (EOS)
AFDE — Aft Flight Deck Equipment
CFP — Conceptual Flight Profile
L&D — Landing And Deceleration
DADS — Dual Air Density Satellite
LOI — Lunar Orbit Insertion
KSCAP — Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
CCRS — Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
ILS — Instituteument Landing System
ASTRA — Advanced Star Tracker
CSOC — Consolidated Space Operations Center
ROSAT — Roentgen Satellite
MLG — Main Landing Gear
ND — NASA Document
PU — Propellant Utilization

ESAJ — European Space Agency Journal
APCA — Aft Power Controller Assembly
BAT — Burst Alert Telescope
SDS — Satellite Data System
FU — Flight Unit
LSSL — Life Sciences Space Laboratory
CLS — Contingency Landing Site(s)
MIPS — Merritt Island Press Site
PDP — Postinsertion Deorbit Preparation
SSV — Space Shuttle Vehicle
TDRSS — Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System
OSCRS — orbital spacecraft consumables resupply system
NPD — NASA Policy Directive
MSCTN — Meteorological Satellite Center Technical Note
FOD — Flight Operations Directorate
DFRC — Dryden Flight Research Center
AGCU — Attitude Gyro Coupling Unit
LCC — Launch Commit Criteria
MLV — Medium Launch Vehicle
FED — Flight Events Demonstration
BMS — Background Measurement Satellite
SSP — Space Shuttle Program
STC — Satellite Test Center
JSAR — Journal of Space Astronomy Research
DOMSAT — Domestic Satellite
MTPE — Mission To Planet Earth
RTF — Return To Flight
DMSS — Defense Meteorological Satellite System
AFAL — Air Force Astronautics Laboratory
SFT — Simulated Flight Test
OMRF — Orbiter Modification And Refurbishment Facility
AMLS — Advanced Manned Launch System
FDO — Flight Dynamics Officer
AFSC — Air Force Space Command
HEAO — High Energy Astronomy Observatory
SDHS — Satellite Data Handling System
SMPTRB — Shuttle Main Propulsion Test Requirement Board
LDIU — Launch Data Interface Unit
FHST — fixed-head star tracker
SSMB — Space Shuttle Maintenance Baseline
FCTS — Flight Crew Trainer Simulator
AGAA — Attitude Gyro Accelerometer Assembly
FMO — Flight Medical Officer
FDOR — Flight Design Operations Review
AVNIR — advanced visible and near-infrared radiometer
LMSS — Lunar Mapping and Survey System
FRR — Flight Readiness Review
IUE — International Ultraviolet Explorer
FCOD — Flight Crew Operations Directorate
FAR — Flight Acceptance Review

MSVP — Master Shuttle Verification Plan
FEWG — Flight Evaluation Working Group
COFW — Certificate of Flight Worthiness
AVCS — Attitude and Velocity Control System
MLRS — Multiple Launch Rocket System (US)
ASRM — Abort Solid Rocket Motor
FCEF — Flight Crew Equipment Facility (At KSC)
FDRI — Flight Director Rate Indicator
CAPS — Common Attitude Pointing System
CORSA — Cosmic Radiation Satellite
CHIPS — Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer
MMU — Manned Maneuvering Unit
FHF — First Horizontal Flight
ISCCP — International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project
SLV — Space Launch Vehicle
HLLV — Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle
FC — Flight Control
FFM — free-flying module
FEDP — Facility and Equipment Design Plan
COP — Co-Orbiting Platform
ASCP — Attitude Set Control Panel
ST — Space Telescope
MS/MS — Material Science and Manufacturing in Space
INMARSAT — International Maritime Satellite
SPVW — Spaceview
AFSD — Air Force Space Division
IUS — Inertial UPper Stage (was Interim UPper Stage)
SESL — Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
EOI — Earth Orbit Insertion
ASRM — Advanced Solid Rocket Motor
FCIM — Flight Control Interface Module
DFRF — Dryden Flight Research Facility
JOP — Jupiter Orbiter Probe
ALSA — astronaut life support assembly
FCIP — Flight Cargo Implementation Plan
JP — Jet Propellant
MISSP — Missiles Spacecraft
FCSM — Flight Combustion Stability Monitor
BAC — Booster Assembly Contractor
FSRR — Flight Software Readiness Review
RTLS — Return To Launch Site
SUMS — Shuttle Upper Atmosphere Mass Spectrometer
SPAS — Shuttle Pallet Satellite(German)
ESDAC — European Space Data Center
SI — Scientific Investigation
ASI — Augmented Spark Igniter
ASCS — Attitude Stabilization and Control System
BESS — Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
JANSC — Journal of Astronautical Sciences
SSBUV — shuttle solar backscatter ultraviolet (radiometer)

NOSS — National Oceanic Satellite System
LACB — Landing Aids Control Building (SLF At KSC)
ELS — Eastern Launch Site
SSD — Spacecraft Software Divisionsion
RV — Reentry Vehicle
MAGSAT — Magnetometer Satellite
SSTO — Single-Stage-to-Orbit
JAS — Journal of Aerospace Science
ASSESS — Airborne Science Shuttle Experiments System Simulation
EPOC — External Payload Operations Center
OPF — Orbiter Processing Facility
EOAST — Earth-Oriented Applications and Space Technology
PHASP — Physics and Astrophysics from Spacelab
DWS — Disaster Warning Satellite
FSE — Flight Support Equipment
BMAG — Body-Mounted Attitude Gyro
ASE — Advanced Space Engine
NASAR — NASA Reference Publication
ADS — Attitude Display System
NESS — National Environmental Satellite Service (NOAA)
LVO — Launch Vehicle Operations
EUTELSAT — European Telecommunications Satellite Organization
MLGS — Microwave Landing Guidance System
NASAL — NASA Circular Letter
SAREX — Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
SCA — Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
NCOS — National Commission on Space
FMCF — First Manned Captive Flight
DSIS — Defense Satellite Information System
COSTAR — Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement
MEM — Meteoroid Exposure Module
LOWG — Landing Operations Working Group
BFC — Backup Flight Computer
TTA — Time to Apogee
IPACS — integrated power and attitude control system
CLSO — Contingency Landing Support Officer
CTS — communications technology satellite
EEM — Earth Entry Module
STICA — Space Technology Industrial and Commercial Applications
MAEP — Minimum Autoland Entry Point
MILSTAR — MILitary Strategic and Tactical Relay (US)
ESRIN — European Space Research Institute
LAGS — Launch Abort Guide Simulation
NASM — National Air and Space Museum
FPR — Flight Performance Reserve
NASAS — NASA Special Publication
SPRMD — Space Power Resources and Manufacturing Development
NSI — NASA Standard Initiator
DSS — Deep Space Station
SOCC — Satellite Operations Control Center

LME — Launch Monitor Equipment
SPMAR — Space Markets
LAIU — Launch Abort Interface Unit
TIROS — Television InfraRed Observation Satellite (POES)
REM — Rocket Engine Module
FCHL — Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory
ASTD — Advanced Space Technology Division
OSSA — Office of Space Sciences and Applications
AMOOS — Advanced Maneuvering Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle
EGNOS — European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
KATS — Ksc Avionics Test Set
POEM — Polar-Orbiting Earth Mission
NASAC — NASA Conference Publication
OFP — Operational Flight Profile
KAPL — KSC Approved Parts List
SSM/I — Special Sensor Microwave/Imager
BESS — Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
MASDC — Military Aircraft Storage & Disposition Center
COMAS — Combined Orbital Maneuvering and Abort System
MFPE — Mission from Planet Earth
EEU — Extravehicular Excursion Unit
LLP — Launch and Landing Project
ATCA — attitude translation control assembly
PSCL — Propellant Systems Cleaning Laboratory
UARS — Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (NASA)
LFV — Lunar Flying Vehicle
ACS — Aft Crew Station
SAEF — Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility
FOST — Flight Operations SUPPOrt Team
IOF — Initial Operational Flight
LON — Launch on Need
SMG — Space Flight Meteorology Group
POGO — Polar Orbiting Geophysical Observatory
FRRID — Flight Readiness Review Item DisPosition
MLC — Mobile Launcher Computer
SAIL — Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC)
MACS — Modular Attitude Control System
ESOC — European Space Operations Center
PRB — Parachute Refurbishment Building
SPART — Space Research and Technology
NSI — NASA Science Internet
FMAHTS — Flight Manifest and Hardware Tracking System
SPP — Solar Physics Payload
LCC — Launch Control Complex
KOM — KSC Organizational Manual
SPRBU — Space Research Bulgaria
ALSE — Astronaut Life Support Equipment
LPS — Launch Processing System
SEOS — Synchronous Earth Observation Satellite
FOE — Flight Operations Engineer

FRFT — Flight Readiness Firing Test
SSO — Space Shuttle Orbiter
MOF — Manned Orbital Flight
FRD — Flight Requirements Document
SLC — Space Launch Complex
ALFA — Air-Lubricated Free Attitude
SOF — Safety Of Flight
MEO — Mid Earth Orbit
FTS — Flight Termination System
RALPH — Reduction and Acquisition of Lunar Pulse Heights
LEV — Lunar Excursion Vehicle
LETF — Launch Equipment Test Facility
FM — Flight Model
ARCOMSAT — Arab League communications satellite
LRB — Liquid Rocket Booster
FIRSSE — Far Infrared Sky Survey Experiment
PLSL — Propellants and Life Support Laboratory
WCSAR — Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics
MFTAD — Master Flight Test Assignment Document (JSC)
RSRM — Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor
FOPS — Flight Operations Planning Schedule
FDS — Flight Dynamics System
FOSA — Flight Operations Support Annex
FQ — Flight Qualification
SEWS — Satellite Early Warning System
CAS — Cooperative Application Satellite
EORSAT — Electronic Ocean Reconstruction Satellite
SRSS — Shuttle Range Safety System
FCF — Functional Check Flight
LCCD — Launch Commit Criteria Document
LRF — Liquid Rocket Fuel
MODS — Military Orbital Development System
FOPG — Flight Operations Planning Group
FOSO — Flight Operations Scheduling Officer
CDSF — Commercially Developed Space Facility
LSTE — Launch Site Transportation Equipment
SOI — Space Object Identification
TMR — TOPEX Microwave Radiometer (EOS)
ITMG — Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
FRF — Flight Readiness Firing
ACDS — Attitude Control & Determination System
HMCF — Hypergolic Maintenance and Checkout Facility
POD — Precision Orbit Determination
ANS — Astronomical Netherlands Satellite
L&L — Launch And Landing
SRL — Space Radar Laboratory
MSSTM — military space system technology model
SBL — Space-Based Laser
LUT — Launch Umbilical Tower
KPD — KSC Program Directive

SRM — Solid Rocket Motor
PLA — Parachute Location Aid
FMT — Flight Management Team
WSMC — Western Space and Missile Center
MSOB — Manned Spacecraft Operations Building
MSX — Midcourse Space Experiment
HYPACE — Hybrid Programmable Attitude Control Electronics
IAF — International Astronautical Federation
SBNPB — Space-Based Neutral Particle Beam
LSAH — Launch Site Accommodations Handbook
CPF — Cost Per Flight
LLPO — Launch and Landing Project Office
LSID — Launch Sequence and Interlock Document
THEMIS — Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Sunstorms
FSAA — Flight Simulator for Advanced Aircraft
FCI — Flight Crew Integration
FOR — Flight Operations Review
SSTS — Space Surveillance and Tracking System
IRANSAT — Iranian Government Communications Satellite
CSCSAT — Commercial Synchronous Communication Satellite
OTV — Orbital Transfer Vehicle
TOS — Transfer Orbit Stage
JPOC — JSC Payload Operations Center
JERS — Japanese Earth Resources Satellite (JPOP)
POGS — polar-orbiting geomagnetic survey
EUROCOMSAT — European consortium communications satellite
SSF — Space Station Freedom
QRSL — quick-reaction space laboratory
IFTS — In-Flight Test System
FTOH — Flight Test Operations Handbook
HSE — Heat Shield Entry
FES — Flight Element Set
FVF — First Vertical Flight
MSFN — Manned Space Flight Network
KSSS — KSC Station Set Specification
MPVA — Main Propellant Valve Actuator
MBAC — Marshall Booster Assembly Contractor
DFS — Dynamic Flight Simulator
HEO — High Earth Orbit
OSCAR — Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio
EVM — Earth-viewing module
FOIH — Flight Operations Integration Handbook
LDEC — Lunar Docking Events Controller
LC — Launch Complex
FD — Flight Day
FPSR — Flight Planning and Stowage Review
SSE — Space Support Equipment
FCS — Flight Crew System
FSIWG — Flight System Interface Working Group
SRB — Solid Rocket Boosters

GLOMR — Global Low-Orbiting Message Relay
LPIF — Launch Package Integration Facility
FDM — Flight Data Manager
DF — Development Flight
SML — Spacecraft Markup Language
IACS — Inertial Attitude Control System
JSCM — JSC Manual
STG — Space Task Group
TTP — Time to Perigee
VTS — Vandenberg Tracking Station (AFSCN)
EHOT — external hydrogen/oxygen tank
SOT — Solar Optical Telescope
VHAA — Very High Altitude Abort
LSSRC — Life Sciences Shuttle Research Centrifuge
DCP — D-alanyl carrier protein
ST — Star Tracker
RAI — Radar Altimeter Indicator
KPRD — KSC Program Requirements Document
PACS — Pointing and Attitude Control System
PFCS — Primary Flight Control System
GTO — Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
MCT — Maximum Climb Thrust
AW&ST — Aviation Week & Space Technology
LS — Landing Site
ELV — Earth Launch Vehicle
PLS — Primary Landing Site
ERS — Entry and Recovery Simulation
LLO — Low Lunar Orbit
FCT — Flight Crew Trainer
FSRS — Flight System Recording System
TDRS — Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
MUA — Maximum Usable Altitude
KBAC — Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
FCP — Flight Correction Proposal
NASCOM — NASA Communications System
FDS — Flight Design and Scheduling
FTE — Flight Test Engineer
HFT — Horizontal Flight Test
PUCS — Propellant Utilization Control System
GEM — Giotto Extended Mission
IFOT — In-Flight Operations And Training
NHB — NASA Handbook
FMOFEV — First Manned Orbital Flight With EVA
FCE — Flight Crew Equipment
MSFP — Manned Space Flight Program
FCF — First Captive Flight
MFT — Mean Flight Time
PVT — Preflight Verification Test
MFR — Maximum Flight Rate
SFP — Summary Flight Plan

FCI — Flight Control Indicator
PFS — Primary Flight System
HFTS — Horizontal Flight Test Simulator
FE — Flight Experiment
MILA — Merritt Island Launch Area
POE — Pilot Operational Equipment
NGT — NASA Ground Terminal
HFCT — Hydraulic Flight Control Test
FC — Flight-Critical
WSMCR — Western Space and Missile Center Regulation
FET — Flight Elapsed Time
LOB — Launch Operations Building
LOA — Landing Operations Area
FCE — Flight Control Equipment
NAVSAT — Navigation Satellite
SPACE — Spacecraft Prelaunch Automatic Checkout Equipment
PFC — Performance Flight Certification
SPADOC — Space Defense Operations Center
FCR — Flight Control Room
DOI — Descent Orbit Insertion
ALOS — Advanced Land Observing Satellite
RR — Rendezvous Radar
FFC — Final Flight Certification
HFTF — Horizontal Flight Test Facility
ILRV — Integral Launch and Reentry Vehicle
OME — Orbital Maneuvering Engine
MLF — MDM Launch Forward
INTELSAT — International Telecommunications Satellite
NFS — NASA FAR Supplement
FC — Flight Computer
SSME — Space Shuttle Main Engine
FDF — Flight Data File
FDS — Flight Design System
OAS — Orbiter Aeroflight Simulator
FEID — Flight Equipment Interface Device
GEOSEPS — Geosynchronous Solar Electric Propulsion Stage
STC — Space Technology Center
NSP — NASA Support Plan
SNAP — Space Nuclear Auxiliary Power
RORSAT — Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite
DC — Delta Clipper
SS — Space Shuttle
PFRT — Preliminary Flight Rating Test
RALT — Radar Altimeter
ORU — Orbital Replacement Unit
LM — Lunar Module
HPPF — Horizontal Payloads Processing Facility
AACS — Attitude & Articulation Control Subsystem
FDA — Flight Deck Assembly (FDF)
FACT — Flight Acceptance Composite Test

AEGRS — ASEAN Experts Group on Remote Sensing
LBTP — Launch Base Test Plan
PALS — precision approach and landing system
EES — Ejection Escape Suit
ECSS — European Cooperation for Space Standardization
SBKEWS — space-based kinetic-energy weapon system
CLS — Collecte Localisation Satellites
KN — KSC Notice
FTC — Flight Test Conductor
PSS — Propellant Supply Subsystem
SPOC — Shuttle Portable on-Board Computer
ILC — Initial Launch Capability
SSP — Space Station Program
PMD — PROPELLANT MANAGEMENT DEVICE
TTC — Telemetry Telecommand and Control
ESABU — European Space Agency Bulletin
FDS — flight dynamics simulator
FSS — Flight Support Structure
NSD — NASA standard detonator
FCR — Flight Configuration Review
SAL — Shuttle Avionics Laboratory
RATO — Rocket-Assisted TakeOff
ACTS — Advanced Communication Technology Satellite
JANNAF — Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force
ADFRF — Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility
LPD — Landing Point Designator
EES — Emergency Ejection Suit
LCS — Launch Control System
LEM — Lunar Excursion Module
FIE — Flight Instituteumentation Engineer
LCROSS — Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite
OAS — Orbiter Atmospheric Simulator
FDSC — Flight Dynamics Situation Complex
RM — Rendezvous Maneuver
PF — Powered Flight
FAF — First Aerodynamic Flight
FCT — flight control team
OTOS — Orbit-to-Orbit Stage
OAS — Orbiter Avionics System
ATAL — Alternate Transoceanic Abort Landing
OSS — Orbiting Space Station
ASAT — Anti-Satellite (weapon or system)
OAA — Orbiter Access Arm
MCA — Maximum Crossing Altitude
FTP — Flight Test Procedure
OFK — OPtical Flight Kit
SDT — Shuttle Data Tape
LOD — Launch Operations Directorate
UVF — Unmanned Vertical Flight
OAFTO — Orbiter Atmospheric Flight Test Office

ESIS — ESA Space Information Systems
ROSA — Romanian Space Agency
WISE — Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer
SMIRR — Shuttle Multispectral Infrared Radiometer
SSA — Shuttle Simulation Aircraft
FS — Fuselage Station
LDS — Landing, Deservicing and Safing
PFL — Propulsion Field Laboratory
SIMS — Shuttle Inventory Management System
SPARTAN — Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy
LSR — Launch Site Recovery
PRM — Posigrade Rocket Motor
RP — Rocket Propellant
SDS — Space Defense System
PLS — Propellant Loading System
CES — Conical Earth Sensor
MVF — Manned Vertical Flight
VLF — Vertical Launch Facility
ITU — Infrared Telescope Unit
PVO — Pioneer Venus Orbiter
GOAL — Ground Operations Aerospace Language
NASO — North American Space Operations
OFI — Operational Flight Instituteumentation
SLCSAT — submarine laser communications satellite
ORS — Orbital Refueling System
FDRD — Flight Definition and Requirements Directive
FOP — Flight Operations Panel
OSE — Orbital Support Equipment
PAD — Propellant Acquisition Device
VFI — Verification Flight Instituteumentation
SAMTEC — Space and Missile Test Center
LDS — Launch Detection Satellite
POP — Prelaunch Operations Plan
CRAF — Comet Rendezvous/Asteroid Fly-by
MVM — Mariner Venus/Mercury
PFCF — Payload Flight Control Facility
SMB — Space Meteorology Branch
ALDP — Advanced Launch Development Program
SRMS — Shuttle Remote Manipulator System
CES — Crew Escape System
RAPCON — radar approach and control
FSS — Flight Systems Simulator
APM — Attached Pressurized Module (a.k.a. Columbus)
RHS — Rocketdyne Hybrid Simulator
STA — Shuttle Training Aircraft
OOS — orbit-to-orbit stage
PATH — Postflight Attitude and Trajectory History
OOS — orbit-to-orbit Shuttle
AVISO — Archiving, Validation and Interpretation of Satellites Oceanographic data
SLS — Secondary Landing Site

FDSC — Flight Dynamics Simulation Complex
FOB — Flight Operations Building
SPPIL — Shuttle Preferred Pyrotechnic Items List
OTB — Orbiting Tanker Base
SPP — Simulation Planning Panel
HMF — Hypergolic Maintenance Facility
GPL — Goal Processing Language
OAA — Orbiter Alternate Airfield
NASTRAN — NASA Structural Analysis Program
FTR — Flight Test Requirement
FRT — Flight Readiness Test
SPIF — Shuttle Payload Integration Facility
AFSSD — Air Force Space Systems Divisionsion
OAST — Office of Aeronautics & Space Technology
IRR — Integral Rocket Ramjet
LA — Launch Azimuth
SAD — Spacecraft Attitude Display
SPS — Satellite Power System
PSM — Propellant Storage Module
VFT — Verification Flight Test
MEP — Main Engine Propellant
ORT — Orbit Readiness Test
MLP — mobile launch platform
USA — United Space Alliance
PSF — Propellant Servicing Facility
ATDRS — Advanced Tracking and Data Relay Satellite
SFCS — Survival Flight Control System
MSF — Manned Space Flight
FTA — Flight Test Article
SMCC — Shuttle Mission Control Center
EORC — Earth Observation Research Center
FTO — Flight Test Objective
LRV — Lunar Roving Vehicle
MAPS — Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites
OPS — Orbiter Project Schedules
SIP — strain isolation pad
FOS — Flight Operations Support
SPICE — Spacelab Payload Integration and Coordination in Europe
NTS — Navigation Technology Satellite
FAT — Flight Attitude Table
CEA — Center for EUV Astrophysics
EUSC — European Union Satellite Centre
COROT — Convection Rotation and Planetary Transits
FSS — Flight Support Station (for MMU)
NDGPS — Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System
ELDO — European Launcher Development Organisation
SSMEC — Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller
ASCO — Arab Satellite Communications Organization
OV — Orbital Vehicle
PAMELA — Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics

SEMS — Space Environment Monitor System
SVA&C — Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout
CIRCE — Confusion-limited Infrared Cosmology Explorer
ACP — Astronaut Control Panel
LRV — launch readiness verification
LSA — launch services agreement
SST — Spacecraft Systems Test
PDA — Propellant Drain Area
UMVF — Unmanned Vertical Flight
OTD — Orbiter Test Director
LSB — Launch Support Building
LMSC — Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporationration
FOSP — Flight Operations Support Personnel
CGRO — Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory
SEPAP — Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Program
LS — Launch Sequence
LOC — Launch Operations Complex
OSTA — Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications (US NASA; now OAST)
SPIDPO — Shuttle Payload Integration and Development Program Office
SSPO — Space Shuttle Program Office
OPI — Orbiter Payload Interrogator
OFTDS — Orbital Flight Test Data System
LWD — Launch Window Display
PCIL — Pilot-Controlled Instituteument Landing
RIAPS — Remote Infrared Atmospheric Profiling System
NCC — NASA Communications Control
NSO — NASA Support Operation
PTV — Pathfinder Test Vehicle
TIFS — Total In-Flight Simulator
STP — Space Technology Payload
SODB — Shuttle Operational Data Book
LPD — Launch Procedure Document
EDRS — European Data Relay Satellite
DODSTP — Department of Defense Standard Satellite
SSCSP — Space Shuttle Crew Safety Panel
NPN — NASA Part Number
RDS — Rocketdyne Digital Simulator
FR — Flight Rule
OFP — Orbiter Flight Program
QTV — Qualification Test Vehicle
OST — Orbiter SuPport Trolley
SPIMS — Shuttle Program Information Management System
SOPC — Shuttle Operations and Planning Center
DVB-S — Digital Video Broadcasting-Satellite
NEEDS — NASA end-to-end data system
IVSI — Institutentaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
SMVP — Shuttle Master Verification Plan
HFC — Hydraulic Flight Control
ODF — Orbit Determination Facility
FS — Flight System

SOCAR — Shuttle Operational Capability Assessment Report
SDLV — Shuttle-Derived Launch Vehicle
STF — Satellite Test Facility
PVA — Propellant Valve Actuator
SOARS — Shuttle Operation Automated Reporting System
LSAP — Launch Sequence Applications Program
CFF — Columbus Free Flyer
OFT — Orbital Flight Test
PU — Propellant Unit
PVT — Pyrotechnic Verification Test
LMSS — Land Mobile Satellite System
OCH — Orbiter Common Hardware
EVA — Extravehicular Activity
SDM — Shuttle Data Management
FTRD — Flight Test Requirements Document
NCC — NASA class code
SCF — Spacecraft Control Facility
SPIRE — Spectral Infrared Rocket Experiment
SMD — Spacelab Mission Development
FACC — Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporationration
OTC — Orbiter Test Conductor
SVAC — Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout (Facility)
FOF — First Operational Flight
FT — Flight Test
MVI — Microgravity Vestibular Investigation
DSCS — Defense Support Communication Satellite
IFT — in-flight test
LM&SS — Lunar Mapping and Scientific Survey
OPSS — Orbital Propellant Storage Subsystem
FTS — Flight Test Station
UNOOSA — United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
SFS — Shuttle Flight Status
NERVA — Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application
SPARS — Space Precision Attitude Reference System
ESPC — European Space Power Conference
ISBRV — International Space Business Review
MLV — Medium Lift Vehicle
STC — Spacecraft Test Conductor
SPAD — Shuttle Payload Accommodation Document
SPADCCS — Space Defense Command and Control System
SCDR — Shuttle Critical Design Review
MT — Mission Trajectory
FSS — flight support system
SANS — Stellar Autonomous Navigation System
FT — Flight Team
SERB — Shuttle Engineering Review Board
SB — Space Base
SESC — Shuttle Events Sequential Control
OPM — Outer Planet Mission
SEF — Space Environmental Facility

ISSRT — Israel Space Research and Technology Information Bulletin
FSRR — Flight System Readiness Review
OSTDS — Office of Space Tracking and Data Systems (NASA)
ESTP — European Space Technology Platform
FSL — Flight Simulation Laboratory
LASS — large-amplitude space simulator
OES — Orbiter Emergency Site
ASPOC — Active Spacecraft Potential Control
OF — Orbital Flight
STDN — Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network
SATS — Small Applications Technology Satellite
TALAR — tactical approach and landing radar
SSMECA — Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller Assembly
MILCOMSAT — Military Communications Satellite
SRT — Shuttle Requirements Traceability
SP — Solid Propellant
SNPO — Space Nuclear Propulsion Office
SRD — Shuttle Requirements Document
EFP — ESA Furnished Property
LCE — Launch Complex Equipment
SPIRIT — Spatial Infrared Telescope
LEM — Launch Escape Monitor
OSTO — Office of Space Transportation Operations
SPADE — Space Acquisition Defense Experiment
OFS — Orbiter Functional Simulator
GNCFTS — Guidance, Navigation and Control Flight Test Station
SV — Shuttle Vehicle
SSPP — Space Station Program Participant
SBKKV — Space-Based Kinetic Kill Vehicle
FQI — Flight Qualification Instituteumentation
OPIS — Orbiter Prime Item Specification
OARE — Orbital Acceleration Research Experiment
OCDR — Orbiter Critical Design Review
FQR — Flight Qualification Recorder
OMET — Orbiter Mission Elapsed Time
SOP — Spacelab OPportunity Payload
FSE — Flight Simulation Engineer
SSEOS — Space Shuttle Engineering and Operations Support
FPD — Flight Projects Directorate
SIE — Shuttle Interface Equipment
SRAG — Space Radiation Analysis Group
STS — Shuttle Test Station
SDP — Shuttle Data Processor
SFOF — Space Flight Operations Facility
MEV — Mars Excursion Vehicle
LES — Launch Equipment Shop
OAMS — orbital attitude and maneuvering system
SPADS — Shuttle Problem Analysis Data System
SSPM — Space Shuttle Program Manager
PQGS — Propellant Quantity Gauging System

MEM — Mars Excursion Module
OAO — Orbital Astronomical Observatory
SFOM — Shuttle Flight Operations Manual
FOF — First Orbital Flight
SFO — Space Flight Operations
STATS — star tracker alignment test set
NSTL — National Space Technology Laboratories (NASA)
IFM — Inflight Maintenance
SSRMS — Space Station Remote Manipulator System
EUMETSAT — European Meterological Satellite
SPF — Spacelab Processing Facility
PSDE — Payload and Spacecraft Development and Experimentation
OCF — Orbiter Computational Facilities
OLSP — Orbiter Logistics Support Plan
OIC — Orbital Integrated Checkout
SSTF — Space Station Training Facility
PSIG — Propulsion Systems Integration Group
NUSTAR — Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array
OGMT — Orbiter Greenwich Mean Time
MPS — Material Processing Satellite
CYSF — Cape York Space Facility
SLF — Shuttle Landing Facility (OLF)
RREU — Rendezvous Radar Electronics Unit
DSSC — Deep Space Station Complex
SSFP — Space Station Freedom Program
ONBT — Orbiter Neutral Buoyancy Trainer
SSSS — Space Shuttle System Specification
OPO — Orbiter Project Office
STAR — Shuttle Turnaround Analysis Report
TT&C — Telemetry, Tracking and Communications
SIT — Shuttle Interface Test
STP — Shuttle Technology Panel
STADAN — Satellite Tracking And Data Acquisition Network
SPPOL — Space Policy
LSOC — Lockheed Space Operations Company
SBDEW — space-based, directed-energy weapon
SIS — Shuttle Interface Simulator
SIMS — Shuttle Imaging Microwave System
SAB — Spacecraft Assembly Building
OEAS — Orbital Emergency Arresting System
SID — Shuttle Integration Device
SSS — Spinning Sun Sensor
ERS — European Remote Sensing Satellite System
NS — Nuclear Shuttle
SSPD — Shuttle System Payload Data
STACC — Standard Telemetry And Communications Component
SECS — Shuttle Events Control Subsystem
SSPF — Space Station Processing Facility
OIA — Orbiter Interface Adapter
SAMP — Shuttle Automated Mass Properties

SPA — Space Processing Application
SFSS — Satellite Field Service Station
SPICE — Survey Probe Infrared Celestial Experiment
OSTS — Office of Space Transportation Systems
TEA — Torque Equilibrium Attitude
IRBS — Intermediate-Range Booster System
KOI — KSC Operation Instituteuction
IFA — In-Flight Analysis
JAXA — Japan Aerospace Exploration System
SBLIP — Space-Based Laser Intercept Program
NTSO — NASA Test Support Office
SRD — Shuttle Requirements Definition
OPPAR — orbiter project parts authorization request
SSTC — Space Shuttle Test Conductor
SMES — Shuttle Mission Engineering Simulator
SSCHS — Space Shuttle Cargo Handling System
SMVRD — Shuttle Master Verification Requirements Document
SCAN — Shuttle Connector Analysis Network
SNSO — Space Nuclear SYstems Office
SABIR — space-based interceptor
SGC — Stabilized Ground Cloud
NPSS — NASA Packet Switching System
PRTLS — Powered Return to Launch Site
GSS — Geosynchronous Space Station
NSIF — Near-Space Instituteumentation Facility
PVA — Preburner Valve Actuator
SARP — Shuttle Astronaut Recruitment Program
SPADATS — Space Defense Acquisition and Tracking System
SPAN — Spacecraft Analysis
PLPS — Propellant Loading and Pressurization System
SSPGSE — Space Shuttle Program Ground Support Equipment
SBDEWSIM — space-based, directed-energy weapon simulation
RREA — Rendezvous Radar Electronics Assembly
SDCOC — Space Defense Command Operations Center
SSPPSG — Space Shuttle Payload Planning Steering Group
SIMAS — Shuttle Information Management Accountability System
TOW — Tank and Orbiter Weight
OOSDP — on-orbit station distribution panel
SSPDA — Space Shuttle Payload Data Activity
SSIS — Space Station Information System
OCTW — Optical Communications Through The Shuttle Window
SSUS — Spinning Solid Upper Stage
OPLF — Orbiter Processing and Landing Facility
OME — Orbiter Main Engine
SOR — Stable Orbit Rendezvous
OSTP — Orbiting System Test Plan
LC — Launch Countdown
SS — Space Segment
PFTA — Payload Flight Test Article
SRR — Shuttle Requirements Review

LCE — Launch Complex Engineer
RAI — Roll Attitude Indicator
SBI — Space-Based Interceptor
MRSR — Mars Rover Sample Return
LA — Launch Area
OMR — Orbiter Management Review
SRU — Space Replaceable Unit
ILAS — Instituteument Landing Approach System
SPN — Shuttle Project Notice (KSC)
SO — Space Operations
SSPE — SPACE STATION PROGRAM ELEMENT
SVB — Space Vehicle Booster
SSST — Space Station System Trainer
SDR — Spacelab DisPosition Record (ESA)
LCA — Launch Control Amplifier
SSITP — Shuttle System Integrated Test Plan
SSPRO — Space Shuttle Program Resident Office
SDSS — Space Divisionsion Shuttle Simulator
NOES — National Operational Environmental Satellite Serv.
OIT — orbiter integration test
STME — Space Transportation Main Engine
SSIP — Shuttle Student Involvement Project
RCS — Reentry Control System
SSIBD — Shuttle System Interface Block Diagram
SST — Space Surveillance and Tracking
LSS — Large Space Structure
EROS — Earth Resources Observations System
SSDS — Space Station Data System
LOA — Launch Operations Area
HRSC — High Resolution Stereo Camera
SSWP — Space Station Work Package
SVAB — Shuttle Vehicle Assembly Building
SSPS — Solar Satellite Power Station
OMS — orbital maneuvering system
ILA — Instituteument Landing Approach
OSDH — Orbiter System Definition Handbook
STL — Space Technology Laboratories
SSPD — Shuttle System Payload Definition (Study)
SPC — Shuttle Processing Contract
SODS — Shuttle Operational Data System
SSCC — Space Station Control Center
SS&A — Space Systems And Applications
SATAF — Shuttle Activation Task Force
SSC — Shuttle System Contractor
PTCS — Propellant Tanking Computer System
FOV — First Orbital Vehicle
SOMS — Shuttle Orbiter Medical System
STAG — Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
PUV — Propellant Utilization Valve
IOBM — In Ocean By Mistake

SSSC — Space Station Support Center
SAMS — Space Acceleration Measurement System
STADAN — Space Tracking and Data Acquisition Network
SSA — Space Suit Assembly
OLOW — orbiter lift-off weight
SEADS — Shuttle Entry Air Data Sensor
SSFGSS — Space Shuttle Flight and Ground System Specification
OOS — on-orbit station
SPAH — Spacelab Payload Accommodations Handbook
PUGS — propellant utilization and gauging system
SDD — Shuttle Design Directive
SBS — Scientific Business Satellite
KMI — KSC Management Instituteuction
SOIS — Spacelab/orbiter interface simulator
SOCH — Spacelab Orbiter Common Hardware
SSPD — Shuttle System Payload Description
STBE — Space Transportation Booster Engine
CIRRIS — Cryogenic InfraRed Radiance Instituteument for Shuttle
NPC — NASA publication control
SEPAR — Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Report
FTS — Flight Test System
SSFL — Santa Susana Field Laboratory
SEPS — Solar Electric Propulsion System
NPS — NASA Planning Studies
SMSCC — Shuttle Mission Simulator Computer Complex
FTIS — Flight Test Instituteumentation System
SBSS — Space-Based Surveillance System
NTD — NASA test director
ORD — Orbital Requirements Document
OIVS — Orbiter Interface Verification Set
PMC — Permanently Manned Capability (of Space Station)
SSPS — Space Shuttle Program Schedule
SSPDS — Space Shuttle Payload Data Study
TGS — Telemetry Ground Station
TT&C — Tracking, Telemetry, and Command
SDCCC — Space Defense Command Communication Center
HOTOL — Horizontal Takeoff and Landing Launcher
SSCL — Shuttle System Commonality List
SBKEW — space-based kinetic-energy weapon
SUMC — Space Ultrareliable Modular Computer
NMI — NASA Management Instituteuction
OI — Orbiter Instituteumentation
SIS — Shuttle Information System
SERS — Shuttle Equipment Record System
SAD — Shuttle Authorized Document
OSC — Orbital Sciences Corporationration
SPII — Shuttle Program Implementation Instituteuction
HFS — Horizontal Flight Simulator
SIRTF — Shuttle InfraRed Telescope Facility
SES — Shuttle engineering simulator

SSLV — Standard Small Launch Vehicle
LS — Launch Site
NRDS — Nuclear Rocket Development Station
SSUSP — Spinning Solid Upper Stage Project
SBKKVWS — space-based kinetic kill vehicle weapon system
SM — Shuttle Management (KSC)
SCS — Spacecraft Control System
VOIR — Venus Orbiting Imaging Radar
SODS — Skylab Orbit-Deorbit System
SPS — Shuttle Procedures Simulator
PSV — Planetary Space Vehicle
SSCB — Space Station Control Board
SSPC — Spacelab Stored Program Command
SDE — Space Divisionsion Evaluator
SOAR — Shuttle Orbital Applications and Requirements
SSOP — Space Systems Operating Procedure(s)
SS — Shuttle System
FOP — flight operations plan
SSAT — SPace Shuttle Access Tower (now FSS)
NRALT — NASA radar altimeter
SBS — Skylab Boost System
SRF — Shuttle Refurbishment Facility
IMS — Interplanetary Monitor Satellite
ULO — Unmanned Launch Operations
SL — Space Launch
SRBDF — SRB Disassembly Facility
HF — Horizontal Flight
MO — Manned Orbiter
OIS — Orbiter Instituteumentation Systems
SSE — Space shuttle engine
SVB — Shuttle Vehicle Booster
SVO — Space Vehicle Operations (KSC Dir.)
SMS — Solar Maximum Satellite
SEM — space environment monitoring
ST — Spacelab Technology
LOC — launch operations center
UNSC — United Nations Space Command
GSTDN — Ground Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network
FV — Flight Version
TKSC — Tsukuba Space Center
ULV — Unmanned Launch Vehicle
OI — Orbiter Insertion
IMP — Inflatable Micrometeoroid Paraglider
SAM — Shuttle Activation Monitor
GDA — General Dynamics Astronautics
VISTAR — visible space tracking and reconnaissance
SIT — Shuttle Integrated Test
TGS — Telemetry Ground System
FMOF — First Manned Orbital Flight
LOD — Launch Operations Divisionsion

SD — Space Divisionsion
SRBAB — SRB Assembly Building
TR/SBS — Teleoperator Retrieval/Skylab Boost System
SAM — Shuttle Attachment ManiPulator
SWAS — Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite
TAUVEX — Tel Aviv University Ultraviolet Explorer
SSP — Subsolar Point
VGRF — Variable-Gravity Research Facility
TFI — Time from Ignition
VRM — Venus Radar Mapper
VTF — Vertical Test Flight
USASDG — United States Army Space Defense Group
WSMCR — Western Space and Missile Center Range
UPS — Upright Perigee Stage
TOI — Transfer Orbit Insertion
TDS — Technology Demonstration Satellite
TGSE — Telemetry Ground Support Equipment
USASATCOMA — United States Army Satellite and Communication Agency
WIRE — Wide-Field Infrared Explorer
TETRA — Terminal Tracking Telescope
TIG — time of ignition
UOSAT — Universityrsity of Surrey Satellite
TFCS — Triplex Flight Control Subsystem
SW — Solar Wing
TP — Time to Perigee
VSTAG — Vandenberg Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
TMG — Thermal Meteoroid Garment
TIR — Terminal Imaging Radar
VPLCC — Vehicle Propellant Loading Control Center
TFL — Time from Launch
VLS — Vandenberg Launch Site
WUPPE — Wisconsin Ultraviolet Photopolarimeter Experiment
VLPS — Vandenberg Launch Processing System
TFS — Telemetry Format Selection
TIO — Target Insertion Orbit
TR — time to retrofire

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