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MADOO
— Madras Observatory Astronomical Observations
A&AT
— Astronomical and Astrophysical Transactions
P&SS
— Planetary and Space Science
ROM
— Rough Order of Magnitude
OASCB
— Orbiter Avionics Software Control Board
A&ARV
— Astronomy and Astrophysics Review
DRSS
— Data Relay Satellite System
E&PSL
— Earth and Planetary Science Letters
JAAVSO
— Journal of the American Association of Variable Star Observers
QJRAS
— Quarterly Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society
WASOA
— Washburn Observatory Astrophysics
DAOAR
— Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Annual Report
M&PS
— Meteoritics and Planetary Science
CDR
— Critical Design Review
PAICU
— Publications of the Astronomical Institute of the Charles University
BAICZ
— Bulletin of the Astronomical Institutes of Czechoslovakia
JASEG
— Journal of the Astronomical Society of Egypt
XEUS
— X-Ray Evolving Universe Spectroscopy Mission
MLS
— Microwave Landing System
SAAOC
— South African Astronomical Observatory Circular
JAPAS
— Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy Supplement
RSSPO
— Resident Space Shuttle Project Officer
TACSATCOM
— Tactical Satellite Communications
PALLO
— Publications of the Allegheny Observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
F&CRE
— Flower and Cook Observatory Reprints
VATOP
— Vatican Observatory Publications
PABEI
— Progress in Astronomy
AHRS
— Attitude Heading Reference System
OFP
— Operational Flight Program
AA&AA
— Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts Heidelberg
UFO
— Unidentified Flying Object
MADOB
— Madras Observatory Observations
PADEU
— Publications of the Astronomy Deparment of the Eotvos Lorand University
CSA
— Canadian Space Agency
ESA
— European Space Agency
BTOK
— Bulletin of the Tokyo Astronomical Observatory
RJC
— Reaction Jet Control
COSPAR
— Committee on Space Research (ICSU)
AFCS
— Automatic Flight Control System
ADC
— Aerospace Defense Command
JAXA
— Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
CCSDS
— Consultative/Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
ANOLL
— Annals of the Private Observatory of Lucien Libert
OBIGGS
— Onboard Inert Gas Generating System
NSO
— National Solar Observatory
RJDF
— Reaction Jet Driver Forward
ISS
— International Space Station
LEO
— Low Earth Orbit (satellite communications)
RJDA
— Reaction Jet Driver Aft
FD
— Flight Director
ELV
— Expendable Launch Vehicle
DMSP
— Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (U.S.)
STS
— Space Transportation System
ADS
— Astrophysics Data System
SISEX
— Shuttle Imaging Spectrometer Experiment
IP
— Instituteuctor Pilot
LRR
— Launch Readiness Review
AFSCN
— Air Force Satellite Control Network
BAC
— Boeing Aerospace Company
ATS
— applications technology satellite
AVHRR
— Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer
NASDA
— National Space Development Agency of Japan
RJD
— Reaction Jet Driver
BNSC
— British National Space Centre
RJ/EC
— Reaction Jet/Engine Control
ASAP
— Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
RJD
— Reaction Jet Device
AL
— Approach and Landing
RGOO
— Royal Greenwich Observatory Observations
ASTHE
— Astronomical Herald
EC
— Engine Control
ISAS
— Institute of Space and Astronautical Sciences (Japan)
SIR
— Shuttle Imaging Radar
ATS
— Advanced Technology Satellite
NEMS
— NASA Equipment Management System
SMS
— Synchronous Meteorological Satellite
ABBOO
— Abbadia Observatory Observations
ISRO
— Indian Space Research Organisation
JPL
— Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) (NASA)
AFSPC
— Air Force Space Command
RAS
— Royal Astronomical Society
A&A
— Astronomy and Astrophysics
AMU
— Astronaut Maneuvering Unit
VFR
— Visual Flight Rule
A&L
— Approach and Landing
ASI
— Agenzia Spaziale Italiana
A&P
— Attitude and Pointing
JILA
— Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics
CASJ
— Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal
DFCS
— Digital Flight Control System
AURA
— Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc.
OSO
— Orbiting Solar Observatory
COMSP
— Commercial Space
CFA
— Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, USA
AFSAT
— Air Force Satellite
ADL
— Avionics Development Laboratory
ACPM
— Attitude Control Propulsion Motor
ESTEC
— European Space Research and Technology Centre
JSC
— Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX)
PLS
— Personnel Launch System
NESDIS
— National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
COMSAT
— Communications Satellite Corporation
AOCS
— Attitude and Orbit Control System
BAE
— British Aerospace Systems, LTD
SO/SI
— space operations and scientific investigation
ARA
— Attitude Reference Assembly
CHARA
— Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy
A&G
— Astronomy and Geophysics
ALS
— Automatic Landing System
DSN
— Deep Space Network - network of large antennas and communication facilities.
AJ
— Astronomical Journal
ADS
— Astrophysics Data Service
NSSDC
— National Space Science Data Center (Greenbelt, MD)
AFC
— Automatic Flight Control
AFO
— Announced Flight Opportunity
BUBES
— Bulletin of the University of Besancon Observatory
PPARC
— Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council
AEDY
— Aerospace Dynamics
ACS
— Attitude Control System
ACE
— Attitude Control Electronics
ADA&A
— Advances in Astronomy and Astrophysics
ABM
— Apogee Boost Motor
ISF
— Industrial Space Facility
FCS
— Flight Control System (Subsystem)
DAMA
— Demand Assigned Multiple Access
SN
— Space Network
SLSA
— Shuttle Logistics Support Aircraft
DRS
— Data Relay Satellite
AFT
— Atmospheric Flight Test
NAS
— National Airspace System
STP
— Space Test Program
COBE
— Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (NASA)
PHP
— Planetary Horizontal Platform
ISO
— Infrared Space Observatory
OMEWG
— Orbiter Maintenance Engineering Working Group
FCAP
— Flight Control Applications Program
ASA
— Astronomical Society Of The Atlantic
MSFC
— Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville AL)
APJS
— Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
EOS
— Earth Observation Satellite
LES
— Launch Escape Subsystem
AFSCF
— Air Force Satellite Control Facility
ABE
— air-based electronics
SMS
— Shuttle Mission Simulator
FID
— Flight Implementation Directive
OMDP
— Orbiter Maintenance Down Period
CSTC
— Consolidated Space Test Center
AG
— Artificial Gravity
COCAM
— Contributions from the Cambridge Observatory England
DORIS
— Doppler Orbitography And Radiopositioning Integrated By Satellite (EOS)
BFS
— Backup Flight System
ERBS
— Earth Radiation Budget Satellite
AFSTC
— Air Force Space Technology Center
AMSR
— Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer
SFACI
— Software Flight Article Configuration Inspection
EADI
— Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
AAFE
— Advanced Applications Flight Equipment
RPL
— Rocket Propulsion Laboratory
LARC
— Langley Research Center (NASA)
AFD
— Aft Flight Deck
ADIL
— Astronomy Data Image Library
AF
— Aft Fuselage
OMRF
— Orbiter Maintenance and Refurbishment Facility
OML
— Orbiter Mold Line
FCDB
— Flight Control Data Bus
SAS
— Small Astronomy Satellite
EDO
— Extended Duration Orbiter
AAIR
— Advanced Atmospheric sounder and Imaging Radiometer
USRA
— Universities Space Research Association
FAO
— FLIGHT ACTIVITIES OFFICER
COFR
— Certificate of Flight Readiness
CHSAJ
— Chinese Society of Astronautics Journal
FDL
— Flight Director Loop
ATG
— Aerospace Test Group
ATO
— Abort To Orbit
FCOS
— Flight Control Operational Software
PIO
— Pilot-Induced Oscillation
STSCI
— Space Telescope Science Institute
LOR
— Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
ADEOS
— ADvanced Earth Observing Satellite (Japan)
SME
— Solar Mesosphere Explorer
MERSAT
— Meteorology And Earth Observation Satellite
BFCS
— Backup Flight Control System
ALEXIS
— Array of Low Energy X-ray Imaging Sensors
VLS
— Vertical Launch System
PBV
— Post-Boost Vehicle
RAE
— Royal Aerospace Establishment
AFDO
— Aft Flight Deck Operator
FCTB
— Flight Crew Training Building
LDR
— Low Data Rate
SCF
— Satellite Control Facility
ISU
— International Space University
OMA
— Orbiter Maintenance Area
KSC
— John F. Kennedy Space Center
OMCF
— Orbiter Maintenance & Checkout Facility
CEMDA
— Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy
ARS
— Attitude Reference System
CDM
— Cold Dark Matter
ESMC
— Eastern Space And Missile Center (formerly AFETR)
CTS
— Canadian Technology Satellite
AACS
— Attitude and Antenna Control System
ERS
— Environmental Research Satellite
CHJAA
— Chinese Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics
ERTS
— Earth Resources Technology Satellite (now Landsat)
DSCS
— U.S. Defense Satellite Communications System
NSTS
— National Space Transportation System
NASP
— National Aerospace Plane
AFDE
— Aft Flight Deck Equipment
ENVISAT
— European Space Agency Environmental Satellite
LVS
— Launch Vehicle Simulator
BAT
— Burst Alert Telescope
ADSPR
— Advances in Space Research
MFF
— MDM Flight Forward
AMPS
— Atmospheric Magnetospheric Plasma System
RECONS
— Research Consortium on Nearby Stars
AIL
— Avionics Integration Laboratories
MFA
— Manned Flight Awareness
LOI
— Lunar Orbit Insertion
ALT
— approach and landing test
LES
— Lincoln Experimental Satellite
MAN
— Microwave Aerospace Navigation
ALTR
— Approach and Landing Test Requirement
DUNRE
— Dunsink Observatory Reprints
SV
— Space Vehicle
LPLWS
— Launch Pad Lightning Warning System
OMV
— Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle
AFRPL
— Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (USA)
ASTRA
— Advanced Star Tracker
FDO
— Flight Dynamics Officer
FCOS
— Flight Computer Operating System (Orbiter)
ESAJ
— European Space Agency Journal
ADCBU
— Astronomical Data Center Bulletin
ERSIR
— Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar
CFP
— Conceptual Flight Profile
SFT
— Simulated Flight Test
DFRC
— Dryden Flight Research Center
CHSST
— Chinese Space Science Technology
FDAI
— Flight Director Attitude Indicator
COWRO
— Contributions from the Wroclaw Astronomical Observatory
PDP
— Postinsertion Deorbit Preparation
ND
— NASA Document
BASBR
— Bulletin of the Astronomical Society of Brazil
AMEC
— Aft Master Events Controller
MLW
— Maximum Landing Weight
ACPS
— Attitude Control Propulsion System
MOSPO
— Mobile Satellite Photometric Observatory
L&D
— Landing And Deceleration
ALS
— Advanced Launch System
PU
— Propellant Utilization
MDR
— Medium Data Rate
EUVE
— Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (NASA Satellite)
ERS
— Earth Resources Satellite
BMS
— Background Measurement Satellite
SSP
— Space Shuttle Program
LAGEOS
— Laser Geodynamic Satellite
DYERE
— Dyer Observatory Reprints
CHJSS
— Chinese Journal of Space Science
KSCAP
— Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
APCA
— Aft Power Controller Assembly
RTF
— Return To Flight
SSV
— Space Shuttle Vehicle
LF
— Launch Facility
ROSAT
— Roentgen Satellite
ASCA
— Advanced Satellite for Cosmology & Astrophysics
ESRO
— European Space Research Organisation
ASTER
— Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer (EOS)
ACA
— Attitude Controller Assembly
AGCU
— Attitude Gyro Coupling Unit
CCRS
— Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
FAR
— Flight Acceptance Review
CLS
— Contingency Landing Site(s)
MLG
— Main Landing Gear
OSCRS
— orbital spacecraft consumables resupply system
MLV
— Medium Launch Vehicle
SSMB
— Space Shuttle Maintenance Baseline
BBF
— Bursty Bulk Flow
FC
— Flight Control
SMPTRB
— Shuttle Main Propulsion Test Requirement Board
LCC
— Launch Commit Criteria
FED
— Flight Events Demonstration
LCC
— Launch Control Center (KSC)
STC
— Satellite Test Center
SDS
— Satellite Data System
MSCTN
— Meteorological Satellite Center Technical Note
COP
— Co-Orbiting Platform
DEACO
— Dearborn Observatory Contributions
FCTS
— Flight Crew Trainer Simulator
JSAR
— Journal of Space Astronomy Research
FHST
— fixed-head star tracker
DUNOP
— Dunsink Observatory Publications
COROE
— Communications from the Royal Observatory Edinburgh
MTPE
— Mission To Planet Earth
AFAL
— Air Force Astronautics Laboratory
LDIU
— Launch Data Interface Unit
MMS
— Multimission Modular Spacecraft
OTA
— Optical Telescope Assembly
COFW
— Certificate of Flight Worthiness
AFSC
— Air Force Space Command
MSVP
— Master Shuttle Verification Plan
FCOD
— Flight Crew Operations Directorate
ORROE
— Occasional Reports of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
FEWG
— Flight Evaluation Working Group
AIRCO
— Air et Cosmos
ARMOL
— Armagh Observatory Leaflet
DOMSAT
— Domestic Satellite
LSSL
— Life Sciences Space Laboratory
FCEF
— Flight Crew Equipment Facility (At KSC)
CRRES
— Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite
CHIPS
— Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer
MIPS
— Merritt Island Press Site
JP
— Jet Propellant
JRASC
— Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
FDRI
— Flight Director Rate Indicator
AMLS
— Advanced Manned Launch System
ASRM
— Abort Solid Rocket Motor
AGAA
— Attitude Gyro Accelerometer Assembly
JOP
— Jupiter Orbiter Probe
NPD
— NASA Policy Directive
CORSA
— Cosmic Radiation Satellite
CSOC
— Consolidated Space Operations Center
FFM
— free-flying module
LMSS
— Lunar Mapping and Survey System
ST
— Space Telescope
VVORE
— Van Vleck Observatory Reprints
COLPL
— Communications of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
SESL
— Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
BFC
— Backup Flight Computer
CAPS
— Common Attitude Pointing System
DMSS
— Defense Meteorological Satellite System
DFRF
— Dryden Flight Research Facility
ASCP
— Attitude Set Control Panel
FEDP
— Facility and Equipment Design Plan
ASPP
— Atmospheric and Space Plasma Physics
SDHS
— Satellite Data Handling System
FHF
— First Horizontal Flight
SUMS
— Shuttle Upper Atmosphere Mass Spectrometer
MLRS
— Multiple Launch Rocket System (US)
FCIM
— Flight Control Interface Module
ACICH
— Astronomical Circular
ASRM
— Advanced Solid Rocket Motor
SPVW
— Spaceview
AEXPR
— Astronomy Express
IUE
— International Ultraviolet Explorer
AVNIR
— advanced visible and near-infrared radiometer
ISCCP
— International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project
APJ
— Astrophysical Journal
EOI
— Earth Orbit Insertion
MMU
— Manned Maneuvering Unit
FCSM
— Flight Combustion Stability Monitor
AFSCN
— Air Force Space Command network
ONRAS
— Occasional Notes of the Royal Astronomical Society
LACB
— Landing Aids Control Building (SLF At KSC)
MS/MS
— Material Science and Manufacturing in Space
ANEDI
— Annals of the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
BAC
— Booster Assembly Contractor
MNRAS
— Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
FCIP
— Flight Cargo Implementation Plan
OSS
— Office of Space Sciences
JANSC
— Journal of Astronautical Sciences
EPOC
— External Payload Operations Center
DUROO
— Durham Observatory Observations
AREG
— Astronomical Register
AFSD
— Air Force Space Division
ESDAC
— European Space Data Center
BAAS
— Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society
ARISTOTELES
— Applications and Research Involving Space Technologies Observing the Earth's Field from Low Earth Orbiting Satellite
PAAS
— Publications of the American Astronomical Society
IUS
— Inertial UPper Stage (was Interim UPper Stage)
CDT
— Connaissance Des Temps
RTLS
— Return To Launch Site
ASE
— Advanced Space Engine
RV
— Reentry Vehicle
SLV
— Space Launch Vehicle
PASAU
— Proceedings of the Astronomical Society of Australia
MISSP
— Missiles Spacecraft
MWOAR
— Mount Wilson Observatory Annual Report
AREPS
— Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences
APM
— Ascent Particle Monitor
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
JAS
— Journal of Aerospace Science
MPS
— Materials Processing in Space
ASI
— Augmented Spark Igniter
CASJQ
— Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal Quarter
BMAG
— Body-Mounted Attitude Gyro
ASCS
— Attitude Stabilization and Control System
JBAA
— Journal of the British Astronomical Association
MEM
— Meteoroid Exposure Module
AVCS
— Attitude and Velocity Control System
ELS
— Eastern Launch Site
ANHAR
— Annals of Harvard College Observatory
NSI
— NASA Standard Initiator
PHA
— Physics And Astronomy
ASSESS
— Airborne Science Shuttle Experiments System Simulation
EAA
— Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics
DWS
— Disaster Warning Satellite
LOWG
— Landing Operations Working Group
ALPOJ
— Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers Journal
PRB
— Parachute Refurbishment Building
PASA
— Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia
SPAS
— Shuttle Pallet Satellite(German)
MAEP
— Minimum Autoland Entry Point
PROE
— Publications of the Royal Observatory of Edinburgh
ANLOW
— Annals of the Lowell Observatory
BKOAS
— Bulletin of Korean Astronomical Society
ADS
— Attitude Display System
TDRSS
— Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System
OFP
— Operational Flight Profile
JDSO
— Journal of Double Star Observations
ACS
— Aft Crew Station
SSD
— Spacecraft Software Divisionsion
DSIS
— Defense Satellite Information System
ASPRV
— Astrophysics and Space Physics Reviews
MOL
— Manned Orbiting Laboratory
LME
— Launch Monitor Equipment
MLGS
— Microwave Landing Guidance System
APH
— Astroparticle Physics
SCA
— Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
ASTL
— Astronomy Letters
IPACS
— integrated power and attitude control system
TTA
— Time to Apogee
OSSA
— Office of Space Sciences and Applications
PRAES
— Progress in Aerospace Sciences
NOSS
— National Oceanic Satellite System
CLSO
— Contingency Landing Support Officer
EOAST
— Earth-Oriented Applications and Space Technology
ANCAP
— Annals of the Cape Observatory
CEMEC
— Celestial Mechanics
ISY
— International Space Year (1992)
CRPL
— Cosmic Ray Physics Laboratory
LAGS
— Launch Abort Guide Simulation
PMUNO
— Publications of the Munich Observatory
CME
— Coronal Mass Ejection (usually Sun)
SAREX
— Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
CIBAA
— Circular of the British Astronomical Association
CQGRS
— Classical and Quantum Gravity Supplement
NASAS
— NASA Special Publication
IWFNA
— Inhibited White Fuming Nitric Acid
LAIU
— Launch Abort Interface Unit
ANDUD
— Annals of the Dudley Observatory
E&S
— Earth and Space
ALSA
— astronaut life support assembly
OPF
— Orbiter Processing Facility
NESS
— National Environmental Satellite Service (NOAA)
ANLUN
— Annals of the Observatory of Lund
ESOSR
— European Southern Observatory Scientific Report
NCOS
— National Commission on Space
SAEF
— Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility
EEM
— Earth Entry Module
SSTO
— Single-Stage-to-Orbit
STICA
— Space Technology Industrial and Commercial Applications
NASAL
— NASA Circular Letter
NASM
— National Air and Space Museum
AMPS
— Atmosphere, Magnetosphere & Plasmas in Space
JBAS
— Journal of the British Astronomical Society
FCHL
— Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory
MAGSAT
— Magnetometer Satellite
EUTELSAT
— European Telecommunications Satellite Organization
LLP
— Launch and Landing Project
COSTAR
— Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement
EGNOS
— European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
NASAR
— NASA Reference Publication
SMG
— Space Flight Meteorology Group
REM
— Rocket Engine Module
PSCL
— Propellant Systems Cleaning Laboratory
JASS
— Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
COVVO
— Contributions of the Van Vleck Observatory
MELOO
— Melbourne Observatory Observations
EEU
— Extravehicular Excursion Unit
COKON
— Commmunications of the Konkoly Observatory Hungary
SPRMD
— Space Power Resources and Manufacturing Development
LON
— Launch on Need
COMAS
— Combined Orbital Maneuvering and Abort System
USNOR
— United States Naval Observatory Reports
AMOOS
— Advanced Maneuvering Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle
POGO
— Polar Orbiting Geophysical Observatory
ESRIN
— European Space Research Institute
SOCC
— Satellite Operations Control Center
LFV
— Lunar Flying Vehicle
FDS
— Flight Dynamics System
KAPL
— KSC Approved Parts List
COBRN
— Contributions of the Public Observatory and Planetarium in Brno
MFPE
— Mission from Planet Earth
SAIL
— Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC)
SSO
— Space Shuttle Orbiter
ESOAR
— European Southern Observatory Annual Reports
SI
— Scientific Investigation
POEM
— Polar-Orbiting Earth Mission
FCF
— Functional Check Flight
JAHH
— Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
PHASP
— Physics and Astrophysics from Spacelab
SOF
— Safety Of Flight
LPS
— Launch Processing System
DSS
— Deep Space Station
DADS
— Dual Air Density Satellite
EBCI
— Eclipsing Binaries Circulars
ARA&A
— Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics
SPP
— Solar Physics Payload
MOF
— Manned Orbital Flight
SSBUV
— shuttle solar backscatter ultraviolet (radiometer)
MASDC
— Military Aircraft Storage & Disposition Center
CTS
— communications technology satellite
LASCO
— Large Angle Spectrometric Coronograph
PLA
— Parachute Location Aid
NSI
— NASA Science Internet
ANMN
— Antarctic Meteorite Newsletter
SPART
— Space Research and Technology
LRB
— Liquid Rocket Booster
ASTD
— Advanced Space Technology Division
NIZRE
— Nizamiah Observatory Reprints
PASJ
— Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan
PNAOJ
— Publications of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
AREP
— Astronomy Reports
SRL
— Space Radar Laboratory
IQSY
— International Quiet Sun Year
MFTAD
— Master Flight Test Assignment Document (JSC)
ACMAN
— Astronomical Contributions from the University of Manchester
AACCS
— Analytical Approach to Candidate Constellation Selection
PRCO
— Publications of the Riverview College Observatory
SEOS
— Synchronous Earth Observation Satellite
SPMAR
— Space Markets
CQGRA
— Classical and Quantum Gravity
NASAC
— NASA Conference Publication
LEGRI
— Low Energy Gamma-Ray Imager
ARCOMSAT
— Arab League communications satellite
MLC
— Mobile Launcher Computer
SSM/I
— Special Sensor Microwave/Imager
SRSS
— Shuttle Range Safety System
ACDS
— Attitude Control & Determination System
BASI
— Bulletin of the Astronomical Society of India
SOI
— Space Object Identification
MEO
— Mid Earth Orbit
CAS
— Cooperative Application Satellite
PGLO
— Publications of the Goethe Link Observatory
FIRSSE
— Far Infrared Sky Survey Experiment
SRM
— Solid Rocket Motor
RALPH
— Reduction and Acquisition of Lunar Pulse Heights
COARM
— Contributions from the Armagh Observatory
ALFA
— Air-Lubricated Free Attitude
KOM
— KSC Organizational Manual
RSRM
— Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor
ANDEA
— Annales of the Dearborn Observatory
ANS
— Astronomical Netherlands Satellite
LCC
— Launch Control Complex
ATCA
— attitude translation control assembly
SPRBU
— Space Research Bulgaria
COBOS
— Contributions from the Bosscha Observervatory
JAD
— Journal of Astronomical Data
PDDO
— Publications of the David Dunlap Observatory
OVS
— Observation of Variable Stars
POMIC
— Publications of Michigan Observatory
PVVO
— Publications of the Van Vleck Observatory
CPF
— Cost Per Flight
CHA&A
— Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics
LETF
— Launch Equipment Test Facility
SA
— Selective Availability (on GPS transmissions)
LCCD
— Launch Commit Criteria Document
PLSL
— Propellants and Life Support Laboratory
PDREO
— Publications of the Dresden Observatory
FCI
— Flight Crew Integration
DSSN
— Delta Scuti Star Newsletter
PPCAS
— Publication of the Pomona College Astronomical Society
ALSE
— Astronaut Life Support Equipment
JKAS
— Journal of Korean Astronomical Society
THEMIS
— Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Sunstorms
POD
— Precision Orbit Determination
PCINO
— Publications of the Cincinnati Observatory
MACS
— Modular Attitude Control System
CDSF
— Commercially Developed Space Facility
LRF
— Liquid Rocket Fuel
EORSAT
— Electronic Ocean Reconstruction Satellite
COSKA
— Contributions of the Astronomical Observatory Skalnate Pleso
WRORE
— Wroclaw Astronomical Observatory Reprints
SEWS
— Satellite Early Warning System
ESOSP
— European Southern Observatory Scientific Preprints
JCAP
— Journal of Cosmology and Astro-Particle Physics
EXA
— Experimental Astronomy
TOS
— Transfer Orbit Stage
LSTE
— Launch Site Transportation Equipment
PMANO
— Publications of the Manila Observatory
IRAJ
— Irish Astronomical Journal
PBEIO
— Publications of the Beijing Astronomical Observatory
JHAS
— Journal for the History of Astronomy Supplement
DUDOR
— Dudley Observatory Reports
TIROS
— Television InfraRed Observation Satellite (POES)
PLICO
— Publications of Lick Observatory
COMAP
— Comments on Astrophysics
ESOC
— European Space Operations Center
ARCHS
— Archaeoastronomy Supplement
PA
— Popular Astronomy
CODDO
— Communications from the David Dunlap Observatory
DFS
— Dynamic Flight Simulator
ITMG
— Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
MSSTM
— military space system technology model
CIUO
— Circular of the Union Observatory Johannesburg
NRAOR
— National Radio Astronomy Observatory Reprints
BBXRT
— Broadband XRay Telescope
SSF
— Space Station Freedom
KPD
— KSC Program Directive
MSX
— Midcourse Space Experiment
ASSU
— Annual Scientific Supplement to Urania
OSCAR
— Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio
MODS
— Military Orbital Development System
SBL
— Space-Based Laser
LC
— Launch Complex
SLC
— Space Launch Complex
FD
— Flight Day
SETI
— Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
WCSAR
— Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics
FCS
— Flight Crew System
VHAA
— Very High Altitude Abort
DF
— Development Flight
JHA
— Journal for the History of Astronomy
COSSE
— Cosmic Search Summer
RSO
— Resident Space Object
COLIC
— Contributions of Lick Observatory
SOT
— Solar Optical Telescope
MELAR
— Melbourne Observatory Annual Report
FCPH
— Fundamentals of Cosmic Physics
EP&S
— Earth, Planets and Space
PFCS
— Primary Flight Control System
MSOB
— Manned Spacecraft Operations Building
COSRE
— Cosmic Research
UARS
— Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (NASA)
SBNPB
— Space-Based Neutral Particle Beam
SML
— Spacecraft Markup Language
LBLRR
— LBL Research Review
OTV
— Orbital Transfer Vehicle
KODOB
— Kodaikanal Observatory Bulletins
IRANSAT
— Iranian Government Communications Satellite
JASAC
— Japan Astronomical Study Association Circulars
MCT
— Maximum Climb Thrust
LLPO
— Launch and Landing Project Office
EUROCOMSAT
— European consortium communications satellite
PACS
— Pointing and Attitude Control System
AUJPA
— Australian Journal of Physics Astrophysical Supplement
LSID
— Launch Sequence and Interlock Document
POGS
— polar-orbiting geomagnetic survey
SSTS
— Space Surveillance and Tracking System
LICOB
— Lick Observatory Bulletin
JASV
— Journal of the Astronomical Society of Victoria Melbourne
S&T
— Sky & Telescope
SPED
— Space Education
ELT
— Extremely Large Telescope
EM&P
— Earth Moon and Planets
CRARE
— Cracow Observatory Reprints
L&L
— Launch And Landing
ELV
— Earth Launch Vehicle
UPPAN
— Uppsala Astronomical Observatory Annals
TOKRE
— Tokyo Astronomical Observatory Reprints
COASP
— Comments on Astrophysics and Space Physics
PLS
— Primary Landing Site
CAMRE
— Cambridge Observatories Reprints
CSCSAT
— Commercial Synchronous Communication Satellite
PSPRO
— Publications of the Sproul Observatory
DCP
— D-alanyl carrier protein
VAB
— Vertical Assembly Building
RNAOJ
— Report of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
BCRAO
— Bulletin Crimean Astrophysical Observatory
ST
— Star Tracker
SSE
— Space Support Equipment
LSAH
— Launch Site Accommodations Handbook
QRSL
— quick-reaction space laboratory
RAI
— Radar Altimeter Indicator
SYDOP
— Sydney Observatory Papers
LS
— Landing Site
MBAC
— Marshall Booster Assembly Contractor
ISEE
— International Sun-Earth Explorer
JERS
— Japanese Earth Resources Satellite (JPOP)
EEXSC
— Earth and Extraterrestrial Sciences
MSFN
— Manned Space Flight Network
JPOC
— JSC Payload Operations Center
FDM
— Flight Data Manager
EVM
— Earth-viewing module
FCT
— Flight Crew Trainer
FES
— Flight Element Set
FDS
— Flight Design and Scheduling
IRAJS
— Irish Astronomical Journal Supplement
STERE
— Steward Observatory Reprints
MUA
— Maximum Usable Altitude
PUCS
— Propellant Utilization Control System
AW&ST
— Aviation Week & Space Technology
ESPI
— European Space Policy Institute
DOAMS
— distant-object attitude-measuring system
KSSS
— KSC Station Set Specification
PLAST
— Planetary Astronomy
FC
— Flight-Critical
MPVA
— Main Propellant Valve Actuator
PVT
— Preflight Verification Test
ERS
— Entry and Recovery Simulation
OAP
— Odessa Astronomical Publications
LPIF
— Launch Package Integration Facility
TMR
— TOPEX Microwave Radiometer (EOS)
JSPT
— Journal of Spacecraft Technology
SPRRE
— Sproul Observatory Reprints
FCI
— Flight Control Indicator
PWASO
— Publications of the Washburn Observatory
IUENN
— IUE NASA Newsletter
JPAS
— Journal of Practical Applications in Space
LDEC
— Lunar Docking Events Controller
FCP
— Flight Correction Proposal
JBRE
— Jodrell Bank Reprints
KPRD
— KSC Program Requirements Document
COPER
— Contributions of Perkins Observatory
JIMO
— Journal of the International Meteor Organization
EHOT
— external hydrogen/oxygen tank
NGT
— NASA Ground Terminal
LOA
— Landing Operations Area
TTP
— Time to Perigee
FCF
— First Captive Flight
PERCO
— Perkins Observatory Contributions
SFP
— Summary Flight Plan
LSSRC
— Life Sciences Shuttle Research Centrifuge
SRB
— Solid Rocket Boosters
SERAJ
— Serbian Astronomical Journal
NEWAR
— New Astronomy Review
POE
— Pilot Operational Equipment
MFT
— Mean Flight Time
SIMCAT
— simulate observations using space catalog
IUEEN
— IUE ESA Newsletter
PFS
— Primary Flight System
FE
— Flight Experiment
JSCM
— JSC Manual
SPACE
— Spacecraft Prelaunch Automatic Checkout Equipment
MFR
— Maximum Flight Rate
PYUNO
— Publications of the Yunnan Observatory
JBAN
— Jodrell Bank Annals
FET
— Flight Elapsed Time
PFC
— Performance Flight Certification
SDSS
— Sloan Digital Sky Survey
LRSP
— Living Reviews in Solar Physics
USNOC
— United States Naval Observatory Circulars
FCE
— Flight Crew Equipment
PVASO
— Publications of the Vassar College Observatory
FC
— Flight Computer
LLO
— Low Lunar Orbit
ALOS
— Advanced Land Observing Satellite
PYERO
— Publications of the Yerkes Observatory
FDS
— Flight Design System
NFS
— NASA FAR Supplement
DC
— Delta Clipper
NHB
— NASA Handbook
STSKY
— Star Sky
DOI
— Descent Orbit Insertion
RAZEL
— Range, Azimuth and Elevation
EGRET
— Energetic Gamma Ray Explorer Telescope
FCE
— Flight Control Equipment
KBAC
— Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
OME
— Orbital Maneuvering Engine
NASCOM
— NASA Communications System
MSFP
— Manned Space Flight Program
MILA
— Merritt Island Launch Area
STMAP
— Studies in Mathematical Physics
STC
— Space Technology Center
SNAP
— Space Nuclear Auxiliary Power
UPPOR
— Uppsala Astronomical Observatory Reports
RALT
— Radar Altimeter
FCR
— Flight Control Room
TNO
— Trans-Neptunian Object
RR
— Rendezvous Radar
JAPA
— Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy
LM
— Lunar Module
SUSIM
— Solar Ultraviolet Spectral Irradiance Monitor
CLS
— Collecte Localisation Satellites
OEJV
— Open European Journal on Variable Stars
TDRS
— Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
PFRT
— Preliminary Flight Rating Test
FFC
— Final Flight Certification
SPADOC
— Space Defense Operations Center
MLF
— MDM Launch Forward
NSP
— NASA Support Plan
WSMC
— Western Space and Missile Center
WILOO
— Williamstown Observatory Observations
TOKAB
— Tokyo Astronomical Bulletin
NAVSAT
— Navigation Satellite
PSS
— Propellant Supply Subsystem
STP
— Solar-Terrestrial Physics
RVGSP
— Reviews of Geophysics and Space Physics
SPWD
— Space World
VTS
— Vandenberg Tracking Station (AFSCN)
SPD
— Solar Physics Division
SOPH
— Solar Physics
AEGRS
— ASEAN Experts Group on Remote Sensing
FDA
— Flight Deck Assembly (FDF)
SOLSTICE
— Solar Stellar Irradiance Comparison Experiment
SSME
— Space Shuttle Main Engine
LRO
— Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
FDF
— Flight Data File
POMIN
— Publications of the Astronomical Observatory University of Minnesota
OAS
— Orbiter Aeroflight Simulator
RORSAT
— Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite
EES
— Ejection Escape Suit
SBKEWS
— space-based kinetic-energy weapon system
AACS
— Attitude & Articulation Control Subsystem
FEID
— Flight Equipment Interface Device
ECSS
— European Cooperation for Space Standardization
EFCS
— Earth-fixed coordinate system
ROAN
— Royal Observatory Annals
PALS
— precision approach and landing system
FDS
— flight dynamics simulator
TECRV
— Technology Review
SPFL
— Spaceflight
SAL
— Shuttle Avionics Laboratory
SSDF
— Space Science Development Facility
LEM
— Lunar Excursion Module
COPUOS
— Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN)
TTC
— Telemetry Telecommand and Control
RM
— Rendezvous Maneuver
RGOB
— Royal Greenwich Observatory Bulletin
WSMCR
— Western Space and Missile Center Regulation
OAS
— Orbiter Avionics System
SSA
— Shuttle Simulation Aircraft
RATO
— Rocket-Assisted TakeOff
PF
— Powered Flight
SSP
— Space Station Program
FIE
— Flight Instituteumentation Engineer
OAS
— Orbiter Atmospheric Simulator
JANNAF
— Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force
LCROSS
— Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite
FCT
— flight control team
ESABU
— European Space Agency Bulletin
FAF
— First Aerodynamic Flight
LPD
— Landing Point Designator
SPOC
— Shuttle Portable on-Board Computer
FDSC
— Flight Dynamics Situation Complex
APE
— Auroral Photography Experiment
WISE
— Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer
LCS
— Launch Control System
ADFRF
— Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility
SSGSR
— Springer Verlag Springer Series on Group Geophysics Space Research
LAMMR
— large-antenna multichannel microwave radiometer
MCA
— Maximum Crossing Altitude
ATAL
— Alternate Transoceanic Abort Landing
A&AS
— Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series
ACTS
— Advanced Communication Technology Satellite
SM
— Standard Model
LAPSS
— Large-Area Pulse Solar Simulator
OAFTO
— Orbiter Atmospheric Flight Test Office
OFK
— OPtical Flight Kit
ROSA
— Romanian Space Agency
KN
— KSC Notice
SPARTAN
— Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy
UVF
— Unmanned Vertical Flight
RP
— Rocket Propellant
MITTS
— Mobile Igor Tracking Telescope System
SIMS
— Shuttle Inventory Management System
OAA
— Orbiter Access Arm
ASAT
— Anti-Satellite (weapon or system)
OTOS
— Orbit-to-Orbit Stage
SDS
— Space Defense System
SMIRR
— Shuttle Multispectral Infrared Radiometer
LDS
— Landing, Deservicing and Safing
PRM
— Posigrade Rocket Motor
PLS
— Propellant Loading System
NASO
— North American Space Operations
NLS
— National Launch System
PVO
— Pioneer Venus Orbiter
ATEL
— Astronomer's Telegram
LAIRT
— Large-Aperture Infrared Telescope
LSR
— Launch Site Recovery
LS/ST
— Light Shield/Star Tracker
NSD
— NASA standard detonator
ANSAO
— Annals of the Astrophysical Observatory of the Smithsonian Institution
SDT
— Shuttle Data Tape
ORS
— Orbital Refueling System
CES
— Conical Earth Sensor
MVF
— Manned Vertical Flight
OFI
— Operational Flight Instituteumentation
PAD
— Propellant Acquisition Device
SLCSAT
— submarine laser communications satellite
ARKOD
— Annual Report of the Kodaikanal Observatory
STA
— Shuttle Training Aircraft
MVM
— Mariner Venus/Mercury
CRAF
— Comet Rendezvous/Asteroid Fly-by
LDS
— Launch Detection Satellite
VFI
— Verification Flight Instituteumentation
ITU
— Infrared Telescope Unit
AVSOM
— American Association of Variable Stars Observers Monographs
OSE
— Orbital Support Equipment
SRMS
— Shuttle Remote Manipulator System
APM
— Attached Pressurized Module (a.k.a. Columbus)
ESIS
— ESA Space Information Systems
SPP
— Simulation Planning Panel
PFCF
— Payload Flight Control Facility
FDSC
— Flight Dynamics Simulation Complex
SIRTF
— Space Infrared Telescope Facility
OTB
— Orbiting Tanker Base
ALDP
— Advanced Launch Development Program
PATH
— Postflight Attitude and Trajectory History
AVISO
— Archiving, Validation and Interpretation of Satellites Oceanographic data
RAPCON
— radar approach and control
SLS
— Secondary Landing Site
OOS
— orbit-to-orbit stage
SMB
— Space Meteorology Branch
RHS
— Rocketdyne Hybrid Simulator
NASTRAN
— NASA Structural Analysis Program
CNSA
— China National Space Administration
CES
— Crew Escape System
SPPIL
— Shuttle Preferred Pyrotechnic Items List
ORT
— Orbit Readiness Test
LA
— Launch Azimuth
SPIF
— Shuttle Payload Integration Facility
VFT
— Verification Flight Test
SAD
— Spacecraft Attitude Display
SFCS
— Survival Flight Control System
COSTE
— Contributions - University of Arizona Steward Observatory
FAT
— Flight Attitude Table
MEP
— Main Engine Propellant
OOS
— orbit-to-orbit Shuttle
ATDRS
— Advanced Tracking and Data Relay Satellite
IRR
— Integral Rocket Ramjet
PDA
— Propellant Drain Area
USA
— United Space Alliance
EORC
— Earth Observation Research Center
CEA
— Center for EUV Astrophysics
SST
— Spacecraft Systems Test
MSF
— Manned Space Flight
SPS
— Satellite Power System
OAA
— Orbiter Alternate Airfield
LS
— Launch Sequence
OAST
— Office of Aeronautics & Space Technology
PSM
— Propellant Storage Module
ACP
— Astronaut Control Panel
OV
— Orbital Vehicle
LRV
— Lunar Roving Vehicle
LSA
— launch services agreement
NTS
— Navigation Technology Satellite
CIRCE
— Confusion-limited Infrared Cosmology Explorer
SMCC
— Shuttle Mission Control Center
AAOPR
— Anglo-Australian Observatory Epping Preprint
MLP
— mobile launch platform
AFSSD
— Air Force Space Systems Divisionsion
OTD
— Orbiter Test Director
NDGPS
— Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System
DODSTP
— Department of Defense Standard Satellite
PSF
— Propellant Servicing Facility
LRV
— launch readiness verification
SEMS
— Space Environment Monitor System
NSO
— NASA Support Operation
PAMELA
— Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics
LMSC
— Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporationration
CGRO
— Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory
OPI
— Orbiter Payload Interrogator
SSMEC
— Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller
RDS
— Rocketdyne Digital Simulator
SPICE
— Spacelab Payload Integration and Coordination in Europe
SMM
— Solar Maximum Mission
ELDO
— European Launcher Development Organisation
NCC
— NASA Communications Control
PCIL
— Pilot-Controlled Instituteument Landing
COROT
— Convection Rotation and Planetary Transits
LOC
— Launch Operations Complex
OFTDS
— Orbital Flight Test Data System
SSPO
— Space Shuttle Program Office
SPIMS
— Shuttle Program Information Management System
SVA&C
— Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout
RIAPS
— Remote Infrared Atmospheric Profiling System
OSS
— Orbiting Space Station
PTV
— Pathfinder Test Vehicle
LWD
— Launch Window Display
EUSC
— European Union Satellite Centre
RAE
— Radio Astronomy Explorer
LPD
— Launch Procedure Document
SOCAR
— Shuttle Operational Capability Assessment Report
NPN
— NASA Part Number
SMVP
— Shuttle Master Verification Plan
STO
— Solar Terrestrial Observatory
AVSOA
— American Association of Variable Stars Observers Abstracts
JRASN
— Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand
OSTA
— Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications (US NASA; now OAST)
TIFS
— Total In-Flight Simulator
ASCO
— Arab Satellite Communications Organization
SPIDPO
— Shuttle Payload Integration and Development Program Office
NEP
— Nuclear Electric Propulsion
STP
— Space Technology Payload
ANTOK
— Annals of the Tokyo Astronomical Observatory
PVT
— Pyrotechnic Verification Test
APINV
— Astrophysical Investigations
MT
— Mission Trajectory
SMD
— Spacelab Mission Development
PVA
— Propellant Valve Actuator
CFF
— Columbus Free Flyer
SODB
— Shuttle Operational Data Book
STF
— Satellite Test Facility
PBOSO
— Publications of the Bosscha Observatory Lembang
SOPC
— Shuttle Operations and Planning Center
OFP
— Orbiter Flight Program
MMRAS
— Memoirs of the Royal Astronomical Society
OST
— Orbiter SuPport Trolley
EVA
— Extravehicular Activity
LSAP
— Launch Sequence Applications Program
PKAS
— Publication of the Korean Astronomical Society
PCARS
— Publication of COMU Astrophysics Research Center
DVB-S
— Digital Video Broadcasting-Satellite
LMSS
— Land Mobile Satellite System
COPRE
— Copenhagen University Observatory Reprints
SEPAP
— Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Program
MVI
— Microgravity Vestibular Investigation
LAWOB
— Laws Observatory Bulletin
NCC
— NASA class code
STC
— Spacecraft Test Conductor
SDM
— Shuttle Data Management
SFS
— Shuttle Flight Status
OCH
— Orbiter Common Hardware
ORU
— Orbital Replacement Unit
SDLV
— Shuttle-Derived Launch Vehicle
IVSI
— Institutentaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
OFT
— Orbital Flight Test
ODF
— Orbit Determination Facility
SCF
— Spacecraft Control Facility
ESPC
— European Space Power Conference
OF
— Orbital Flight
AAONW
— Anglo-Australian Observatory Epping Newsletter
ADSAC
— Advanced Series in Astrophysics and Cosmology
SVAC
— Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout (Facility)
FACC
— Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporationration
AVSOQ
— American Association of Variable Stars Observers Quarterly Reports
SSCSP
— Space Shuttle Crew Safety Panel
EDRS
— European Data Relay Satellite
OPSS
— Orbital Propellant Storage Subsystem
OTC
— Orbiter Test Conductor
SPIRE
— Spectral Infrared Rocket Experiment
MLV
— Medium Lift Vehicle
ESTP
— European Space Technology Platform
TALAR
— tactical approach and landing radar
SRD
— Shuttle Requirements Document
SPADCCS
— Space Defense Command and Control System
LM&SS
— Lunar Mapping and Scientific Survey
MMKMO
— Memoirs Of The Kakioka Magnetic Observatory
OPM
— Outer Planet Mission
SV
— Shuttle Vehicle
NERVA
— Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application
ASPOC
— Active Spacecraft Potential Control
UNOOSA
— United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
SPAD
— Shuttle Payload Accommodation Document
SOP
— Spacelab OPportunity Payload
SRT
— Shuttle Requirements Traceability
MIMPE
— Modern Instrumentation and Measurements in Physics and Engineering
SESC
— Shuttle Events Sequential Control
NEEDS
— NASA end-to-end data system
EFP
— ESA Furnished Property
LASS
— large-amplitude space simulator
OSTDS
— Office of Space Tracking and Data Systems (NASA)
PU
— Propellant Unit
SOARS
— Shuttle Operation Automated Reporting System
OARE
— Orbital Acceleration Research Experiment
DSCS
— Defense Support Communication Satellite
OSTO
— Office of Space Transportation Operations
BAVSO
— Bulletin of the American Association of Variable Stars Observers
SIE
— Shuttle Interface Equipment
ISSRT
— Israel Space Research and Technology Information Bulletin
LEM
— Launch Escape Monitor
SANS
— Stellar Autonomous Navigation System
SPARS
— Space Precision Attitude Reference System
OPIS
— Orbiter Prime Item Specification
THAST
— Theoretical Astrophysics
NS
— Nuclear Shuttle
JBIS
— Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
SPIRIT
— Spatial Infrared Telescope
STS
— Shuttle Test Station
MMASI
— Memoirs of the Astronomical Society of India
SERB
— Shuttle Engineering Review Board
STDN
— Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network
SDP
— Shuttle Data Processor
ERS
— European Remote Sensing Satellite System
SB
— Space Base
SCDR
— Shuttle Critical Design Review
STP
— Shuttle Technology Panel
QTV
— Qualification Test Vehicle
SIS
— Shuttle Interface Simulator
CYSF
— Cape York Space Facility
LES
— Launch Equipment Shop
ISBRV
— International Space Business Review
SID
— Shuttle Integration Device
SFOF
— Space Flight Operations Facility
STAR
— Shuttle Turnaround Analysis Report
MPS
— Material Processing Satellite
OFS
— Orbiter Functional Simulator
MEM
— Mars Excursion Module
SFOM
— Shuttle Flight Operations Manual
SPA
— Space Processing Application
SATS
— Small Applications Technology Satellite
OCF
— Orbiter Computational Facilities
SPADS
— Shuttle Problem Analysis Data System
OCDR
— Orbiter Critical Design Review
OLSP
— Orbiter Logistics Support Plan
PGOOO
— Publications of the Goodsell Observatory
OAO
— Orbital Astronomical Observatory
SSRMS
— Space Station Remote Manipulator System
MPLM
— Mini-Pressurized Logistics Module
SBKKV
— Space-Based Kinetic Kill Vehicle
SPF
— Spacelab Processing Facility
SEF
— Space Environmental Facility
SSPP
— Space Station Program Participant
LSOC
— Lockheed Space Operations Company
STACC
— Standard Telemetry And Communications Component
SSPM
— Space Shuttle Program Manager
SRAG
— Space Radiation Analysis Group
JAXA
— Japan Aerospace Exploration System
PDO
— Publications of the Dominion Observatory Ottawa
MEV
— Mars Excursion Vehicle
SHA
— Sidereal Hour Angle
POVRO
— Publications of the Owens Valley Observatory
EUMETSAT
— European Meterological Satellite
OAMS
— orbital attitude and maneuvering system
PSIG
— Propulsion Systems Integration Group
SECS
— Shuttle Events Control Subsystem
SRD
— Shuttle Requirements Definition
SSEOS
— Space Shuttle Engineering and Operations Support
OGMT
— Orbiter Greenwich Mean Time
SLF
— Shuttle Landing Facility (OLF)
MILCOMSAT
— Military Communications Satellite
OMET
— Orbiter Mission Elapsed Time
OES
— Orbiter Emergency Site
LC
— Launch Countdown
PQGS
— Propellant Quantity Gauging System
PBRN
— Publications of the Astronomical Institute of the University of Borneo
ONBT
— Orbiter Neutral Buoyancy Trainer
LVS
— Launch Vehicle System
NUSTAR
— Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array
SFSS
— Satellite Field Service Station
SGC
— Stabilized Ground Cloud
SFO
— Space Flight Operations
SSS
— Spinning Sun Sensor
AEDRV
— Astronomy Education Review
SIT
— Shuttle Interface Test
SBDEWSIM
— space-based, directed-energy weapon simulation
SAMP
— Shuttle Automated Mass Properties
SSTF
— Space Station Training Facility
RREA
— Rendezvous Radar Electronics Assembly
OPO
— Orbiter Project Office
SSPF
— Space Station Processing Facility
SSPD
— Shuttle System Payload Data
CORAD
— Communications from the Radcliffe Observatory Pretoria South Africa
STATS
— star tracker alignment test set
SIMS
— Shuttle Imaging Microwave System
OIA
— Orbiter Interface Adapter
NSTL
— National Space Technology Laboratories (NASA)
SSCHS
— Space Shuttle Cargo Handling System
SOR
— Stable Orbit Rendezvous
AASPP
— Astrononomy and Astrophysics Series
SPPOL
— Space Policy
SAB
— Spacecraft Assembly Building
NSIF
— Near-Space Instituteumentation Facility
OME
— Orbiter Main Engine
SCAN
— Shuttle Connector Analysis Network
COWAT
— Contributions of the University of Waterloo Observatory
OMR
— Orbiter Management Review
SMVRD
— Shuttle Master Verification Requirements Document
CEV
— Crew Exploration Vehicle
TEA
— Torque Equilibrium Attitude
DSSC
— Deep Space Station Complex
SPICE
— Survey Probe Infrared Celestial Experiment
SPADE
— Space Acquisition Defense Experiment
SIMAS
— Shuttle Information Management Accountability System
OEAS
— Orbital Emergency Arresting System
MRSR
— Mars Rover Sample Return
LA
— Launch Area
ANLL
— Annals of the Observatory of Lucien Libert
RREU
— Rendezvous Radar Electronics Unit
SNSO
— Space Nuclear SYstems Office
SABIR
— space-based interceptor
SO
— Space Operations
SSPDA
— Space Shuttle Payload Data Activity
OSTP
— Orbiting System Test Plan
SBI
— Space-Based Interceptor
OMS
— orbital maneuvering system
SBDEW
— space-based, directed-energy weapon
LCA
— Launch Control Amplifier
PFTA
— Payload Flight Test Article
SMES
— Shuttle Mission Engineering Simulator
SRR
— Shuttle Requirements Review
SRU
— Space Replaceable Unit
OPLF
— Orbiter Processing and Landing Facility
OSTS
— Office of Space Transportation Systems
SSPPSG
— Space Shuttle Payload Planning Steering Group
MNSSA
— Monthly Notes of the Astronomical Society of South Africa
SSFP
— Space Station Freedom Program
NTSO
— NASA Test Support Office
OCTW
— Optical Communications Through The Shuttle Window
SPADATS
— Space Defense Acquisition and Tracking System
SSPGSE
— Space Shuttle Program Ground Support Equipment
PVA
— Preburner Valve Actuator
ADASS
— Astronomical Data Analysis Software and Systems
RAI
— Roll Attitude Indicator
ESAST
— European Space Agency Scientific Technical Review
SSIS
— Space Station Information System
SSSS
— Space Shuttle System Specification
LOA
— Launch Operations Area
SARP
— Shuttle Astronaut Recruitment Program
VSSSC
— Variable Star Section Special Circulars
AP&SS
— Astrophysics and Space Science
PDAO
— Publications of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
SPN
— Shuttle Project Notice (KSC)
NPSS
— NASA Packet Switching System
EROS
— Earth Resources Observations System
PCOOO
— Publications of the Cook Observatory
MTSRE
— Mount Stromlo Observatory Reprints
SDCOC
— Space Defense Command Operations Center
SDV
— Shuttle-Derived Vehicle
SIA
— Solar Inertial Attitude
SDR
— Spacelab DisPosition Record (ESA)
SBLIP
— Space-Based Laser Intercept Program
KOI
— KSC Operation Instituteuction
SSTC
— Space Shuttle Test Conductor
PRTLS
— Powered Return to Launch Site
SBS
— Scientific Business Satellite
STL
— Space Technology Laboratories
KMI
— KSC Management Instituteuction
SSPS
— Solar Satellite Power Station
ASSA
— Astronomical Society of South Africa
DSNPR
— Deep Space Network Progress Report
OSDH
— Orbiter System Definition Handbook
SSPD
— Shuttle System Payload Definition (Study)
SSPRO
— Space Shuttle Program Resident Office
SPAN
— Spacecraft Analysis
SVB
— Space Vehicle Booster
SST
— Space Surveillance and Tracking
SAMS
— Space Acceleration Measurement System
PVSS
— Publications of Variable Star Section
SSA
— Space Suit Assembly
OI
— Orbiter Instituteumentation
SEPAR
— Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Report
OOS
— on-orbit station
NOES
— National Operational Environmental Satellite Serv.
TOW
— Tank and Orbiter Weight
SAD
— Shuttle Authorized Document
DDORE
— David Dunlap Observatory Richmond Hill Reprints
TT&C
— Telemetry, Tracking and Communications
SDD
— Shuttle Design Directive
ACCESS
— Assembly Concept for Construction of Erectable Space Structure
SATAF
— Shuttle Activation Task Force
SSC
— Shuttle System Contractor
SVAB
— Shuttle Vehicle Assembly Building
PTCS
— Propellant Tanking Computer System
SSIP
— Shuttle Student Involvement Project
EGRET
— Energetic Gamma Ray Experiment Telescope
SSUS
— Spinning Solid Upper Stage
SCS
— Spacecraft Control System
SSFGSS
— Space Shuttle Flight and Ground System Specification
SSIBD
— Shuttle System Interface Block Diagram
SPAH
— Spacelab Payload Accommodations Handbook
OOSDP
— on-orbit station distribution panel
PFAO
— Publications of the Flower Astronomical Observatory
PUV
— Propellant Utilization Valve
SS
— Space Segment
SES
— Shuttle engineering simulator
ORD
— Orbital Requirements Document
LOWOB
— Lowell Observatory Bulletin
CEAB
— Central European Astrophysical Bulletin
SSCC
— Space Station Control Center
SVPCS
— Springer Verlag Springer Series on Physics Chemistry Space
NTD
— NASA test director
PAIB
— Publications of the Astronomy Institute of Bonn
SPS
— Shuttle Procedures Simulator
SOCH
— Spacelab Orbiter Common Hardware
OLOW
— orbiter lift-off weight
SDSS
— Space Divisionsion Shuttle Simulator
SSST
— Space Station System Trainer
SODS
— Shuttle Operational Data System
LS
— Launch Site
PLR
— Planetary Report
CREAM
— Cosmic Ray Effects and Activation Monitor
IRBS
— Infrared Background Sensor
SEADS
— Shuttle Entry Air Data Sensor
STAG
— Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
AVSOR
— American Association of Variable Stars Observers Reports
SM
— Shuttle Management (KSC)
SSDS
— Space Station Data System
STBE
— Space Transportation Booster Engine
APL&C
— Astrophysical Letters Communications
NMI
— NASA Management Instituteuction
STME
— Space Transportation Main Engine
UIT
— Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope
NPS
— NASA Planning Studies
OIVS
— Orbiter Interface Verification Set
SOIS
— Spacelab/orbiter interface simulator
ANSHO
— Shanghai Observatory Annals
SIRTF
— Shuttle InfraRed Telescope Facility
SEPS
— Solar Electric Propulsion System
ESOB
— European Southern Observatory Bulletin
SSFL
— Santa Susana Field Laboratory
PAICZ
— Publications of the Astronomical Institute of the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences
CAPMI
— Royal Observatory Cape Mimeogram
MO
— Manned Orbiter
SSPD
— Shuttle System Payload Description
MMBAA
— Memoirs of the British Astronomical Association
MMAAR
— Maria Mitchell Association Annual Report
CIRRIS
— Cryogenic InfraRed Radiance Instituteument for Shuttle
SSLV
— Standard Small Launch Vehicle
ARBEI
— Astrophysics Reports Publications of the Beijing Astronomical Observatory
ISTS
— Institute for Space and Terrestrial Science
SOMS
— Shuttle Orbiter Medical System
SBSS
— Space-Based Surveillance System
PAB
— Publications of The Astrophysics Branch Ottawa
SSITP
— Shuttle System Integrated Test Plan
PASPS
— Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Supplement
SPC
— Shuttle Processing Contract
LNSP
— Lecture Notes and Supplements in Physics
MAGIC
— Major Atmospheric Gamma-ray Imaging Cherenkov Telescope
SSPDS
— Space Shuttle Payload Data Study
PMC
— Permanently Manned Capability (of Space Station)
OSC
— Orbital Sciences Corporationration
SSUSP
— Spinning Solid Upper Stage Project
SBKEW
— space-based kinetic-energy weapon
LST
— Large Space Telescope
SBKKVWS
— space-based kinetic kill vehicle weapon system
SDE
— Space Divisionsion Evaluator
NPC
— NASA publication control
APSSS
— Astrophysics and Space Science Supplement
NRALT
— NASA radar altimeter
EP
— Elbow Pitch
DDA
— Division of Dynamical Astronomy
SSOP
— Space Systems Operating Procedure(s)
SERS
— Shuttle Equipment Record System
POHEL
— Publications of the Astronomical Observatory Helsinki
STP
— Space Test Payload
PDAUC
— Publications of the Department of Astronomy University of Chile
SAOCO
— Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory - Contributions to Astrophysics
SS&A
— Space Systems And Applications
TGS
— Telemetry Ground Station
SIS
— Shuttle Information System
SSCB
— Space Station Control Board
SSCL
— Shuttle System Commonality List
SSPS
— Space Shuttle Program Schedule
ASTRA
— Astrophysics and Space Sciences Transactions
PMCCO
— Publications of the Leander McCormick Observatory
PLAWO
— Publications of Laws Observatory
PSV
— Planetary Space Vehicle
SODS
— Skylab Orbit-Deorbit System
OIS
— Orbiter Instituteumentation Systems
PKIRO
— Publications of the Kirkwood Observatory of Indiana University
AEAM
— Aerospace America
PUGS
— propellant utilization and gauging system
OXFOO
— Oxford University Observatory Observations
BANS
— Bulletin of the Astronomical Institutes of the Netherlands, Supplement Series
IPNPR
— Interplanetary Network Progress Report
SPII
— Shuttle Program Implementation Instituteuction
SOAR
— Shuttle Orbital Applications and Requirements
SDCCC
— Space Defense Command Communication Center
SRF
— Shuttle Refurbishment Facility
SUMC
— Space Ultrareliable Modular Computer
SEM
— space environment monitoring
SBS
— Skylab Boost System
CRISTA
— Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometer Telescope For Atmosphere
CAROB
— Carter Observatory Wellington New Zealand Astronomical Bulletins
ST
— Spacelab Technology
ALMA
— Atacama Large Millimeter Array
PISTO
— Publications of the Istanbul Observatory
CCA
— Cambridge Contemporary Astrophysics
SVO
— Space Vehicle Operations (KSC Dir.)
SS
— Shuttle System
SSAT
— SPace Shuttle Access Tower (now FSS)
ANBOS
— Annals of the Bosscha Observatory Lembang
COLON
— Communications of the University of London Observatory
MTWRE
— Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatory Reprints
PPMTO
— Publications of the Purple Mountain Observatory
LEND
— Lunar Exploration Neutron Detector
LAMP
— Lyman-Alpha Mapping Project
FEE
— French Echocardiograph Experiment
SMS
— Solar Maximum Satellite
SPIE
— Shuttle Plume Impingement Experiment
KODRE
— Kodaikanal Observatory Reprints
RICAP
— Roma International Conference on Astroparticle Physics
CARRE
— Carter Observatory Wellington New Zealand Reprints
OI
— Orbiter Insertion
COOXF
— Communications from the University Observatory Oxford
SIT
— Shuttle Integrated Test
SAM
— Shuttle Activation Monitor
VOIR
— Venus Orbiting Imaging Radar
BALTA
— Baltic Astronomy
TOYAL
— Transactions of the Astronomical Observatory of Yale University
SSPC
— Spacelab Stored Program Command
ARTSA
— Artificial Satellites
TKSC
— Tsukuba Space Center
TT&C
— Tracking, Telemetry, and Command
EPD
— Energetic Particles Detector
KARI
— Korea Aerospace Research Institute
COAST
— Communications in Asteroseismology
CSVS
— Catalogue of Suspected Variable Stars
BAN
— Bulletin of the Astronomical Institutes of the Netherlands
LEH
— Launch/Entry Helmet
PRAST
— Practical Astronomy
MEERE
— Kenneth Mees Observatory Reprints
SVB
— Shuttle Vehicle Booster
SP
— Solar Physics
ANCGH
— Annals of Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope
LACE
— Low-Power Atmospheric Compensation Experiment
VISTAR
— visible space tracking and reconnaissance
AECH
— Aerospace China
SRBAB
— SRB Assembly Building
SRBDF
— SRB Disassembly Facility
APL
— Astrophysical Letters
CAS
— Cambridge Astrophysics Series
NSC
— Navigational Star Catalog
PF&CO
— Publications of the Flower and Cook Astronomical Observatory
JSPRO
— Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
NOBLS
— New Outer Blanket Layers
SLAP
— Space Link Access Protocol
SD
— Space Divisionsion
LE
— Launch Escape
MDRS
— Mars Desert Research Station
SAM
— Shuttle Attachment ManiPulator
MTSOM
— Mount Stromlo Observatory Mimeographs
NSL
— Northrop Space Laboratory
MICRE
— University of Michigan Observatory Reprints
TGS
— Telemetry Ground System
PUAMS
— Publications of the Astronomical Institute of the University of Amsterdam
PCS
— Physics and Chemistry in Space
SSP
— Subsolar Point
IRA
— Infrared Astronomy
ULV
— Unmanned Launch Vehicle
UNSC
— United Nations Space Command
PDAA
— Publications of the Department of Astronomy, Austin, Texas
CANEX
— Canadian experiment
PASK
— Publications of the Academy of Science Kasakstan
MTWAR
— Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatory Annual Report
TAUVEX
— Tel Aviv University Ultraviolet Explorer
VSSRE
— Variable Star Section Reprints
RNP
— Rotation, Nutation and Precession
TIUCS
— Transactions of the International Union for Cooperation in Solar Research
SWAS
— Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite
NEAF
— North East Astronomy Forum
AMR
— Antarctic Meteorite Research
FARE
— Fluid Acquisition and Resupply Equipment
SOUST
— Southern Skies
SPRL
— Space Physics Research Laboratory
ULAS
— Union List of Astronomy Serials
NSSCC
— NORAD Space Surveillance Computation Center
COMTR
— COMSAT Technical Review
TFI
— Time from Ignition
COPRI
— Contributions from the Princeton University Observatory
VRM
— Venus Radar Mapper
VGRF
— Variable-Gravity Research Facility
SCSP
— Science and Culture Series Physics
ASTQ
— Astronomy Quarterly
SERF
— Space Environment Research Facility
VILCO
— Villanova University Observatory Contributions
ROLUN
— Reports of the Lund Observatory
TR/SBS
— Teleoperator Retrieval/Skylab Boost System
STERJ
— Solar, Terrestrial and Environmental Research Japan
VSSCI
— Variable Star Section Circulars
MPSE
— Morelos Payload Specialist Experiments
WOMBAT
— Wavelength-Oriented Microwave Background Analysis Team
NSAU
— National Space Agency of Ukraine
SPWEA
— Space Weather
VTF
— Vertical Test Flight
NSIF
— Near-Space Instrumentation Facility
PUSNO
— Publications of the US Naval Observatory
SUVSR
— Scandinavian Union of Amateur Astronomers Variable Star Section
SCOA
— Smithsonian Contributions to Astrophysics
LORL
— Large Orbital Research Laboratory
SCSA
— Science and Culture Series Astrophysics
SMAB
— Solid Motor Assembly Building
USASDG
— United States Army Space Defense Group
RABF
— Radio Astronomy Bandstop Filter
TUASR
— Tokyo University Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science Report
UPS
— Upright Perigee Stage
VSOLB
— Variable Star Observers League in Japan - Bulletin
TDS
— Technology Demonstration Satellite
TUASB
— Tokyo University Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science Bulletin
SSPRV
— Space and Solar Power Review
UCLAP
— University of California Los Angeles - Astronomical Papers
RVMA
— Reviews in Modern Astronomy
TOI
— Transfer Orbit Insertion
WIRE
— Wide-Field Infrared Explorer
TGSE
— Telemetry Ground Support Equipment
SRS
— Stellar Radiation Sensor
SHAD
— Stellar Horizon Atmospheric Dispersion
SPT
— South Pole Telescope
USASATCOMA
— United States Army Satellite and Communication Agency
UNPSA
— United Nations Programme on Space Applications
TIG
— time of ignition
SATCO
— Satellite Communications
TMG
— Thermal Meteoroid Garment
STSS
— Space Tracking and Surveillance System
SSRV
— Space Science Reviews
WSMCR
— Western Space and Missile Center Range
PW&SO
— Publications of the Warner Swasey Observatory
TP
— Time to Perigee
TECU
— Technology and Culture
SGEMP
— Space-Generated Electromagnetic Pulse
SHAR
— Stellar Horizon Atmospheric Refraction
ISA
— Iranian Space Agency
VPC
— Vapor Phase Compression
UOSAT
— Universityrsity of Surrey Satellite
VSTAG
— Vandenberg Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
SVPHA
— Soviet Physics Astronomy
SW
— Solar Wing
SOSYR
— Solar System Research
SSP
— Surface Science Packages
THEL
— Tactical High Energy Laser
SECOR
— Sequential Collation of Range
WUPPE
— Wisconsin Ultraviolet Photopolarimeter Experiment
SSMTF
— Space Station Man-Systems Training Facility
SHAD
— Stellar Horizon Attitude Determination
SNSB
— Swedish National Space Board
TFS
— Telemetry Format Selection
WINAR
— Windsor Observatory Annual Report
SVAL
— Soviet Astronomy Letters
VLPS
— Vandenberg Launch Processing System
TFL
— Time from Launch
SWAN
— Solar Wind ANisotropy
USOC
— Unified System Orbit Computation
RTG
— Radioisotope Thermal Generation
PWHHO
— Publications of West Hendon House Observatory, Sunderland
SVA
— Soviet Astronomy
TR
— Teleoperator Retrieval
SEVA
— Skylab Extravehicular Visor Assembly
TR
— time to retrofire
SSI
— Space Science Instrumentation
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