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RJC — Reaction Jet Control
DRSS — Data Relay Satellite System
MLS — Microwave Landing System
AHRS — Attitude Heading Reference System
RSSPO — Resident Space Shuttle Project Officer
RJDA — Reaction Jet Driver Aft
RJDF — Reaction Jet Driver Forward
RJD — Reaction Jet Driver
RJ — Reaction Jet
RJD — Reaction Jet Device
RJ/EC — Reaction Jet/Engine Control
OFP — Operational Flight Program
UFO — Unidentified Flying Object
CSA — Canadian Space Agency
CCSDS — Consultative/Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
ESA — European Space Agency
FD — Flight Director
ELV — Expendable Launch Vehicle
ADC — Aerospace Defense Command
LES — Launch Escape Subsystem
LRR — Launch Readiness Review
OASCB — Orbiter Avionics Software Control Board
STS — Space Transportation System
RPL — Rocket Propulsion Laboratory
SIR — Shuttle Imaging Radar
AFCS — Automatic Flight Control System
PHP — Planetary Horizontal Platform
PLS — Personnel Launch System
COSPAR — Committee on Space Research (ICSU)
DMSP — Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (U.S.)
AL — Approach and Landing
EC — Engine Control
ASAP — Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
SMS — Synchronous Meteorological Satellite
BAC — Boeing Aerospace Company
COP — Co-Orbiting Platform
SN — Space Network
OSO — Orbiting Solar Observatory
FDO — Flight Dynamics Officer
BAT — Burst Alert Telescope
FC — Flight Control
FAR — Flight Acceptance Review
AVHRR — Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer
ATS — Advanced Technology Satellite
DFCS — Digital Flight Control System
SMS — Shuttle Mission Simulator
BAE — British Aerospace Systems, LTD
AMU — Astronaut Maneuvering Unit
ISF — Industrial Space Facility
A&P — Attitude and Pointing

BFC — Backup Flight Computer
ACE — Attitude Control Electronics
ATS — applications technology satellite
MHI — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
ISO — Infrared Space Observatory
AFO — Announced Flight Opportunity
AEDY — Aerospace Dynamics
PIO — Pilot-Induced Oscillation
ISRO — Indian Space Research Organisation
JP — Jet Propellant
A&L — Approach and Landing
FCS — Flight Control System (Subsystem)
SISEX — Shuttle Imaging Spectrometer Experiment
ADL — Avionics Development Laboratory
CHSAJ — Chinese Society of Astronautics Journal
DAMA — Demand Assigned Multiple Access
FCDB — Flight Control Data Bus
VLS — Vertical Launch System
ABM — Apogee Boost Motor
BFCS — Backup Flight Control System
RAE — Royal Aerospace Establishment
AAFE — Advanced Applications Flight Equipment
ALS — Automatic Landing System
AG — Artificial Gravity
LEO — Low Earth Orbit (satellite communications)
AFT — Atmospheric Flight Test
FD — Flight Day
SAS — Small Astronomy Satellite
NAS — National Airspace System
AFD — Aft Flight Deck
SRL — Space Radar Laboratory
LOR — Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
AFDO — Aft Flight Deck Operator
FDS — Flight Dynamics System
CHJAA — Chinese Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics
BFS — Backup Flight System
ARA — Attitude Reference Assembly
COFR — Certificate of Flight Readiness
STP — Space Test Program
FCAP — Flight Control Applications Program
AF — Aft Fuselage
MAN — Microwave Aerospace Navigation
AFSCN — Air Force Satellite Control Network
FCTB — Flight Crew Training Building
FDS — Flight Dynamics Software
THEMIS — Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Sunstorms
AFDE — Aft Flight Deck Equipment
SCA — Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
MSFC — Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville AL)
SCF — Satellite Control Facility

FID — Flight Implementation Directive
STG — Space Task Group
AFC — Automatic Flight Control
FDL — Flight Director Loop
ACS — Aft Crew Station
OFP — Operational Flight Profile
LOI — Lunar Orbit Insertion
FCOS — Flight Control Operational Software
ABE — air-based electronics
MFF — MDM Flight Forward
OML — Orbiter Mold Line
ATG — Aerospace Test Group
SSF — Space Station Freedom
ISS — International Space Station
LES — Lincoln Experimental Satellite
AOCS — Attitude and Orbit Control System
EOS — Earth Observation Satellite
CSTC — Consolidated Space Test Center
AFRPL — Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (USA)
FAO — FLIGHT ACTIVITIES OFFICER
ACPM — Attitude Control Propulsion Motor
ATO — Abort To Orbit
SFACI — Software Flight Article Configuration Inspection
COMSP — Commercial Space
FCI — Flight Crew Integration
NSTS — National Space Transportation System
FDM — Flight Data Manager
LCC — Launch Commit Criteria
PLS — Primary Landing Site
STC — Satellite Test Center
SV — Space Vehicle
NEMS — NASA Equipment Management System
FCT — Flight Crew Trainer
FCOS — Flight Computer Operating System (Orbiter)
MCT — Maximum Climb Thrust
KSCAP — Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
ESMC — Eastern Space And Missile Center (formerly AFETR)
CTS — Canadian Technology Satellite
ANS — Astronomical Netherlands Satellite
JSC — Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX)
SRM — Solid Rocket Motor
L&D — Landing And Deceleration
CFP — Conceptual Flight Profile
FCEF — Flight Crew Equipment Facility (At KSC)
LC — Launch Complex
DRS — Data Relay Satellite
DFRC — Dryden Flight Research Center
ERS — Environmental Research Satellite
NASP — National Aerospace Plane
ESAJ — European Space Agency Journal

VFR — Visual Flight Rule
FCTS — Flight Crew Trainer Simulator
MLV — Medium Launch Vehicle
ELV — Earth Launch Vehicle
FC — Flight-Critical
ALS — Advanced Launch System
EDO — Extended Duration Orbiter
SOI — Space Object Identification
FDAI — Flight Director Attitude Indicator
NESDIS — National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
ALT — approach and landing test
LF — Launch Facility
FC — Flight Computer
MLW — Maximum Landing Weight
DOI — Descent Orbit Insertion
FDS — Flight Design and Scheduling
OMV — Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle
ST — Space Telescope
ERS — Entry and Recovery Simulation
ACS — Attitude Control System
LOA — Landing Operations Area
DF — Development Flight
LOB — Launch Operations Building
AFSCF — Air Force Satellite Control Facility
AMEC — Aft Master Events Controller
FCOD — Flight Crew Operations Directorate
PU — Propellant Utilization
FCS — Flight Crew System
IP — Instituteuctor Pilot
MFA — Manned Flight Awareness
FCI — Flight Control Indicator
CHJSS — Chinese Journal of Space Science
LVS — Launch Vehicle Simulator
PDP — Postinsertion Deorbit Preparation
FDRI — Flight Director Rate Indicator
AACS — Attitude and Antenna Control System
AAIR — Advanced Atmospheric sounder and Imaging Radiometer
SS — Space Shuttle
OMDP — Orbiter Maintenance Down Period
COFW — Certificate of Flight Worthiness
FED — Flight Events Demonstration
FDS — Flight Design System
ALEXIS — Array of Low Energy X-ray Imaging Sensors
SDS — Satellite Data System
ALTR — Approach and Landing Test Requirement
JPL — Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) (NASA)
CPF — Cost Per Flight
ACPS — Attitude Control Propulsion System
AFSAT — Air Force Satellite
LS — Landing Site

TOS — Transfer Orbit Stage
FEWG — Flight Evaluation Working Group
FES — Flight Element Set
FFM — free-flying module
COBE — Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (NASA)
FCIM — Flight Control Interface Module
MLG — Main Landing Gear
COMSAT — Communications Satellite Corporation
LM — Lunar Module
ENVISAT — European Space Agency Environmental Satellite
DFS — Dynamic Flight Simulator
MFT — Mean Flight Time
FCSM — Flight Combustion Stability Monitor
SPACE — Spacecraft Prelaunch Automatic Checkout Equipment
APCA — Aft Power Controller Assembly
CLS — Contingency Landing Site(s)
SOF — Safety Of Flight
FE — Flight Experiment
MUA — Maximum Usable Altitude
RTF — Return To Flight
CHSST — Chinese Space Science Technology
FCP — Flight Correction Proposal
JSAR — Journal of Space Astronomy Research
ST — Star Tracker
ERBS — Earth Radiation Budget Satellite
MSCTN — Meteorological Satellite Center Technical Note
FHF — First Horizontal Flight
SSE — Space Support Equipment
BMS — Background Measurement Satellite
SLSA — Shuttle Logistics Support Aircraft
SI — Scientific Investigation
ARS — Attitude Reference System
FET — Flight Elapsed Time
MERSAT — Meteorology And Earth Observation Satellite
AFSTC — Air Force Space Technology Center
POE — Pilot Operational Equipment
DOMSAT — Domestic Satellite
PVT — Preflight Verification Test
SESL — Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
SFP — Summary Flight Plan
SSP — Space Shuttle Program
PLA — Parachute Location Aid
MOSPO — Mobile Satellite Photometric Observatory
SFT — Simulated Flight Test
AGCU — Attitude Gyro Coupling Unit
FCE — Flight Crew Equipment
FCE — Flight Control Equipment
ND — NASA Document
FEDP — Facility and Equipment Design Plan
AGAA — Attitude Gyro Accelerometer Assembly

DSCS — U.S. Defense Satellite Communications System
DMSS — Defense Meteorological Satellite System
ADEOS — ADvanced Earth Observing Satellite (Japan)
AIL — Avionics Integration Laboratories
RR — Rendezvous Radar
LOWG — Landing Operations Working Group
LARC — Langley Research Center (NASA)
CLS — Collecte Localisation Satellites
FCF — Functional Check Flight
DFRF — Dryden Flight Research Facility
OME — Orbital Maneuvering Engine
BAC — Booster Assembly Contractor
FDS — flight dynamics simulator
PFC — Performance Flight Certification
SMPTRB — Shuttle Main Propulsion Test Requirement Board
ASCP — Attitude Set Control Panel
FFC — Final Flight Certification
EADI — Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
SNAP — Space Nuclear Auxiliary Power
LACB — Landing Aids Control Building (SLF At KSC)
ASTRA — Advanced Star Tracker
ERTS — Earth Resources Technology Satellite (now Landsat)
LCC — Launch Control Center (KSC)
ACDS — Attitude Control & Determination System
FCIP — Flight Cargo Implementation Plan
MLGS — Microwave Landing Guidance System
EPOC — External Payload Operations Center
NASDA — National Space Development Agency of Japan
ASRM — Advanced Solid Rocket Motor
IUS — Inertial UPper Stage (was Interim UPper Stage)
STC — Space Technology Center
MFR — Maximum Flight Rate
RTLS — Return To Launch Site
PRB — Parachute Refurbishment Building
LVO — Launch Vehicle Operations
JANSC — Journal of Astronautical Sciences
ALOS — Advanced Land Observing Satellite
LEM — Lunar Excursion Module
LAGEOS — Laser Geodynamic Satellite
LPLWS — Launch Pad Lightning Warning System
DORIS — Doppler Orbitography And Radiopositioning Integrated By Satellite (EOS)
DCP — D-alanyl carrier protein
SSV — Space Shuttle Vehicle
JOP — Jupiter Orbiter Probe
PSS — Propellant Supply Subsystem
JAS — Journal of Aerospace Science
FDOR — Flight Design Operations Review
ERSIR — Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar
SDHS — Satellite Data Handling System
CORSA — Cosmic Radiation Satellite

MAEP — Minimum Autoland Entry Point
FCF — First Captive Flight
LAIU — Launch Abort Interface Unit
EES — Ejection Escape Suit
FCHL — Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory
PBV — Post-Boost Vehicle
FDF — Flight Data File
FDA — Flight Deck Assembly (FDF)
OMEWG — Orbiter Maintenance Engineering Working Group
AFAL — Air Force Astronautics Laboratory
NFS — NASA FAR Supplement
RM — Rendezvous Maneuver
ECSS — European Cooperation for Space Standardization
LSSL — Life Sciences Space Laboratory
NGT — NASA Ground Terminal
FCR — Flight Control Room
TACSATCOM — Tactical Satellite Communications
KATS — Ksc Avionics Test Set
PF — Powered Flight
AFSC — Air Force Space Command
ROSAT — Roentgen Satellite
MFTAD — Master Flight Test Assignment Document (JSC)
LME — Launch Monitor Equipment
LAGS — Launch Abort Guide Simulation
MCA — Maximum Crossing Altitude
AMSR — Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer
CAPS — Common Attitude Pointing System
ACA — Attitude Controller Assembly
RP — Rocket Propellant
KSC — John F. Kennedy Space Center
FDSC — Flight Dynamics Situation Complex
PFRT — Preliminary Flight Rating Test
ASSESS — Airborne Science Shuttle Experiments System Simulation
FAF — First Aerodynamic Flight
KAPL — KSC Approved Parts List
SUMS — Shuttle Upper Atmosphere Mass Spectrometer
MMS — Multimission Modular Spacecraft
DC — Delta Clipper
EUVE — Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (NASA Satellite)
POP — Prelaunch Operations Plan
POD — Precision Orbit Determination
NSP — NASA Support Plan
FCT — flight control team
CRRES — Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite
SSME — Space Shuttle Main Engine
RALT — Radar Altimeter
FCR — Flight Configuration Review
AVNIR — advanced visible and near-infrared radiometer
ATAL — Alternate Transoceanic Abort Landing
MLRS — Multiple Launch Rocket System (US)

MIPS — Merritt Island Press Site
SLV — Space Launch Vehicle
FACT — Flight Acceptance Composite Test
ESDAC — European Space Data Center
BMAG — Body-Mounted Attitude Gyro
PFS — Primary Flight System
MOF — Manned Orbital Flight
RAI — Radar Altimeter Indicator
SAREX — Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
PFCS — Primary Flight Control System
AW&ST — Aviation Week & Space Technology
LFV — Lunar Flying Vehicle
MMU — Manned Maneuvering Unit
OMCF — Orbiter Maintenance & Checkout Facility
ERS — Earth Resources Satellite
AMLS — Advanced Manned Launch System
CSOC — Consolidated Space Operations Center
PACS — Pointing and Attitude Control System
ASE — Advanced Space Engine
ESTEC — European Space Research and Technology Centre
NASM — National Air and Space Museum
ORS — Orbital Refueling System
OAS — Orbiter Aeroflight Simulator
ASRM — Abort Solid Rocket Motor
ASTER — Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer (EOS)
ASCA — Advanced Satellite for Cosmology & Astrophysics
FDSC — Flight Dynamics Simulation Complex
KOM — KSC Organizational Manual
SDT — Shuttle Data Tape
LEV — Lunar Excursion Vehicle
MASDC — Military Aircraft Storage & Disposition Center
MISSP — Missiles Spacecraft
OAS — Orbiter Avionics System
PALS — precision approach and landing system
UVF — Unmanned Vertical Flight
ESRO — European Space Research Organisation
CLSO — Contingency Landing Support Officer
FEID — Flight Equipment Interface Device
SSP — Space Station Program
AEGRS — ASEAN Experts Group on Remote Sensing
LPD — Landing Point Designator
ASCS — Attitude Stabilization and Control System
LMSS — Lunar Mapping and Survey System
LLP — Launch and Landing Project
EES — Emergency Ejection Suit
NPD — NASA Policy Directive
EOAST — Earth-Oriented Applications and Space Technology
MTPE — Mission To Planet Earth
ASI — Augmented Spark Igniter
LSR — Launch Site Recovery

LRB — Liquid Rocket Booster
OAFTO — Orbiter Atmospheric Flight Test Office
LDS — Landing, Deservicing and Safing
OSE — Orbital Support Equipment
PFCF — Payload Flight Control Facility
DWS — Disaster Warning Satellite
CRAF — Comet Rendezvous/Asteroid Fly-by
OAS — Orbiter Atmospheric Simulator
ELS — Eastern Launch Site
LCC — Launch Control Complex
SSO — Space Shuttle Orbiter
EEM — Earth Entry Module
CCRS — Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
EOI — Earth Orbit Insertion
COMAS — Combined Orbital Maneuvering and Abort System
MODS — Military Orbital Development System
PUCS — Propellant Utilization Control System
LOD — Launch Operations Directorate
OAA — Orbiter Access Arm
SAL — Shuttle Avionics Laboratory
SIMS — Shuttle Inventory Management System
FIE — Flight Instituteumentation Engineer
SPARTAN — Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy
PAD — Propellant Acquisition Device
SDS — Space Defense System
LDIU — Launch Data Interface Unit
MEM — Meteoroid Exposure Module
STA — Shuttle Training Aircraft
OFI — Operational Flight Instituteumentation
LCS — Launch Control System
AVCS — Attitude and Velocity Control System
LPS — Launch Processing System
LCCD — Launch Commit Criteria Document
OMA — Orbiter Maintenance Area
IUE — International Ultraviolet Explorer
LDS — Launch Detection Satellite
MPS — Materials Processing in Space
SPP — Simulation Planning Panel
SSA — Shuttle Simulation Aircraft
OPF — Orbiter Processing Facility
WISE — Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer
OMRF — Orbiter Maintenance and Refurbishment Facility
ALSA — astronaut life support assembly
BESS — Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
SSTO — Single-Stage-to-Orbit
NASAS — NASA Special Publication
MVF — Manned Vertical Flight
ADS — Attitude Display System
LBTP — Launch Base Test Plan
COSTAR — Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement

NSI — NASA Science Internet
SML — Spacecraft Markup Language
PFL — Propulsion Field Laboratory
EEU — Extravehicular Excursion Unit
EORSAT — Electronic Ocean Reconstruction Satellite
MS/MS — Material Science and Manufacturing in Space
BESS — Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
MAGSAT — Magnetometer Satellite
AMOOS — Advanced Maneuvering Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle
FDRD — Flight Definition and Requirements Directive
OV — Orbital Vehicle
CES — Conical Earth Sensor
ADFRF — Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility
MEP — Main Engine Propellant
NOSS — National Oceanic Satellite System
LETF — Launch Equipment Test Facility
MFPE — Mission from Planet Earth
ITMG — Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
LLPO — Launch and Landing Project Office
ROSA — Romanian Space Agency
OSCAR — Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio
PHASP — Physics and Astrophysics from Spacelab
POEM — Polar-Orbiting Earth Mission
RAPCON — radar approach and control
SBNPB — Space-Based Neutral Particle Beam
KSSS — KSC Station Set Specification
ATCA — attitude translation control assembly
SAEF — Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility
MSSTM — military space system technology model
NASAL — NASA Circular Letter
PSM — Propellant Storage Module
SMG — Space Flight Meteorology Group
ACTS — Advanced Communication Technology Satellite
NASAR — NASA Reference Publication
SAD — Spacecraft Attitude Display
AACS — Attitude & Articulation Control Subsystem
CAS — Cooperative Application Satellite
PRM — Posigrade Rocket Motor
NCOS — National Commission on Space
CTS — communications technology satellite
EGNOS — European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
CES — Crew Escape System
OSS — Office of Space Sciences
KPD — KSC Program Directive
EUTELSAT — European Telecommunications Satellite Organization
APM — Attached Pressurized Module (a.k.a. Columbus)
SMB — Space Meteorology Branch
KN — KSC Notice
PATH — Postflight Attitude and Trajectory History
VHAA — Very High Altitude Abort

MSOB — Manned Spacecraft Operations Building
SPS — Satellite Power System
OPS — Orbiter Project Schedules
USA — United Space Alliance
IPACS — integrated power and attitude control system
ASAT — Anti-Satellite (weapon or system)
ISCCP — International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project
CDSF — Commercially Developed Space Facility
SLS — Secondary Landing Site
SPOC — Shuttle Portable on-Board Computer
SRMS — Shuttle Remote Manipulator System
FHST — fixed-head star tracker
LSTE — Launch Site Transportation Equipment
NSI — NASA Standard Initiator
NASAC — NASA Conference Publication
FAT — Flight Attitude Table
SPAS — Shuttle Pallet Satellite(German)
OTB — Orbiting Tanker Base
OAST — Office of Aeronautics & Space Technology
JANNAF — Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force
MVM — Mariner Venus/Mercury
RATO — Rocket-Assisted TakeOff
DSIS — Defense Satellite Information System
JPOC — JSC Payload Operations Center
SSD — Spacecraft Software Divisionsion
LSID — Launch Sequence and Interlock Document
MEO — Mid Earth Orbit
DSS — Deep Space Station
VFT — Verification Flight Test
POGO — Polar Orbiting Geophysical Observatory
NESS — National Environmental Satellite Service (NOAA)
SMIRR — Shuttle Multispectral Infrared Radiometer
SPVW — Spaceview
LSAH — Launch Site Accommodations Handbook
PDA — Propellant Drain Area
ALSE — Astronaut Life Support Equipment
PLSL — Propellants and Life Support Laboratory
OFK — OPtical Flight Kit
LS — Launch Sequence
POGS — polar-orbiting geomagnetic survey
IRANSAT — Iranian Government Communications Satellite
OTOS — Orbit-to-Orbit Stage
LRV — Lunar Roving Vehicle
RORSAT — Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite
LUT — Launch Umbilical Tower
SST — Spacecraft Systems Test
MT — Mission Trajectory
ALFA — Air-Lubricated Free Attitude
MBAC — Marshall Booster Assembly Contractor
SPRMD — Space Power Resources and Manufacturing Development

REM — Rocket Engine Module
ESOC — European Space Operations Center
MACS — Modular Attitude Control System
LRF — Liquid Rocket Fuel
CSCSAT — Commercial Synchronous Communication Satellite
LCROSS — Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite
SAIL — Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC)
MSF — Manned Space Flight
FIRSSE — Far Infrared Sky Survey Experiment
DODSTP — Department of Defense Standard Satellite
OST — Orbiter SuPport Trolley
MSX — Midcourse Space Experiment
LRV — launch readiness verification
DADS — Dual Air Density Satellite
LSA — launch services agreement
VLF — Vertical Launch Facility
SFCS — Survival Flight Control System
PSCL — Propellant Systems Cleaning Laboratory
AVISO — Archiving, Validation and Interpretation of Satellites Oceanographic data
ORT — Orbit Readiness Test
CIRCE — Confusion-limited Infrared Cosmology Explorer
STICA — Space Technology Industrial and Commercial Applications
PCIL — Pilot-Controlled Instituteument Landing
SEOS — Synchronous Earth Observation Satellite
MLC — Mobile Launcher Computer
SPART — Space Research and Technology
RV — Reentry Vehicle
ITU — Infrared Telescope Unit
KPRD — KSC Program Requirements Document
SRSS — Shuttle Range Safety System
SSMEC — Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller
OSCRS — orbital spacecraft consumables resupply system
RSRM — Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor
SOCC — Satellite Operations Control Center
SSMB — Space Shuttle Maintenance Baseline
SRB — Solid Rocket Boosters
STP — Space Technology Payload
SPICE — Spacelab Payload Integration and Coordination in Europe
OMRF — Orbiter Modification And Refurbishment Facility
LA — Launch Azimuth
NSO — NASA Support Operation
LOC — Launch Operations Complex
SEWS — Satellite Early Warning System
MPVA — Main Propellant Valve Actuator
OTD — Orbiter Test Director
MSVP — Master Shuttle Verification Plan
MSFP — Manned Space Flight Program
EVM — Earth-viewing module
RDS — Rocketdyne Digital Simulator
SPIF — Shuttle Payload Integration Facility

SPIDPO — Shuttle Payload Integration and Development Program Office
OF — Orbital Flight
RALPH — Reduction and Acquisition of Lunar Pulse Heights
SMCC — Shuttle Mission Control Center
KBAC — Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
SPP — Solar Physics Payload
PSF — Propellant Servicing Facility
ARCOMSAT — Arab League communications satellite
EUROCOMSAT — European consortium communications satellite
NASO — North American Space Operations
NCC — NASA Communications Control
JSCM — JSC Manual
SSPO — Space Shuttle Program Office
OAA — Orbiter Alternate Airfield
JERS — Japanese Earth Resources Satellite (JPOP)
SSM/I — Special Sensor Microwave/Imager
QRSL — quick-reaction space laboratory
LPIF — Launch Package Integration Facility
SPMAR — Space Markets
SMVP — Shuttle Master Verification Plan
SPRBU — Space Research Bulgaria
SPIMS — Shuttle Program Information Management System
SSBUV — shuttle solar backscatter ultraviolet (radiometer)
MSFN — Manned Space Flight Network
SSTS — Space Surveillance and Tracking System
SLC — Space Launch Complex
LON — Launch on Need
LSB — Launch Support Building
SODB — Shuttle Operational Data Book
MLP — mobile launch platform
LSSRC — Life Sciences Shuttle Research Centrifuge
NASCOM — NASA Communications System
SOP — Spacelab OPportunity Payload
L&L — Launch And Landing
PMD — PROPELLANT MANAGEMENT DEVICE
TIFS — Total In-Flight Simulator
NHB — NASA Handbook
PU — Propellant Unit
SCF — Spacecraft Control Facility
UMVF — Unmanned Vertical Flight
PVT — Pyrotechnic Verification Test
AFSSD — Air Force Space Systems Divisionsion
ATDRS — Advanced Tracking and Data Relay Satellite
LLO — Low Lunar Orbit
SOCAR — Shuttle Operational Capability Assessment Report
MVI — Microgravity Vestibular Investigation
SPADOC — Space Defense Operations Center
EHOT — external hydrogen/oxygen tank
NPN — NASA Part Number
SOPC — Shuttle Operations and Planning Center

SV — Shuttle Vehicle
PTV — Pathfinder Test Vehicle
SBL — Space-Based Laser
OTV — Orbital Transfer Vehicle
PVA — Propellant Valve Actuator
MILA — Merritt Island Launch Area
OCH — Orbiter Common Hardware
CFF — Columbus Free Flyer
OFP — Orbiter Flight Program
NCC — NASA class code
CEA — Center for EUV Astrophysics
IVSI — Institutentaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
TTA — Time to Apogee
ELDO — European Launcher Development Organisation
LDEC — Lunar Docking Events Controller
PLS — Propellant Loading System
OFT — Orbital Flight Test
MLF — MDM Launch Forward
OSS — Orbiting Space Station
EORC — Earth Observation Research Center
TALAR — tactical approach and landing radar
RHS — Rocketdyne Hybrid Simulator
STAR — Shuttle Turnaround Analysis Report
ACP — Astronaut Control Panel
NAVSAT — Navigation Satellite
IRR — Integral Rocket Ramjet
EVA — Extravehicular Activity
SLCSAT — submarine laser communications satellite
LMSS — Land Mobile Satellite System
NSD — NASA standard detonator
STP — Shuttle Technology Panel
PVO — Pioneer Venus Orbiter
ESIS — ESA Space Information Systems
CGRO — Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory
NS — Nuclear Shuttle
LSAP — Launch Sequence Applications Program
ESABU — European Space Agency Bulletin
ALDP — Advanced Launch Development Program
SPAD — Shuttle Payload Accommodation Document
LES — Launch Equipment Shop
SOARS — Shuttle Operation Automated Reporting System
ORU — Orbital Replacement Unit
SDLV — Shuttle-Derived Launch Vehicle
COROT — Convection Rotation and Planetary Transits
EUSC — European Union Satellite Centre
OPM — Outer Planet Mission
ESPC — European Space Power Conference
ESTP — European Space Technology Platform
SFS — Shuttle Flight Status
STF — Satellite Test Facility

OOS — orbit-to-orbit Shuttle
SIE — Shuttle Interface Equipment
OPSS — Orbital Propellant Storage Subsystem
LM&SS — Lunar Mapping and Scientific Survey
SB — Space Base
SIS — Shuttle Interface Simulator
OSTDS — Office of Space Tracking and Data Systems (NASA)
ASPOC — Active Spacecraft Potential Control
DSCS — Defense Support Communication Satellite
OFTDS — Orbital Flight Test Data System
SIP — strain isolation pad
LC — Launch Countdown
FACC — Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporationration
SAMTEC — Space and Missile Test Center
SPA — Space Processing Application
OPI — Orbiter Payload Interrogator
OOS — orbit-to-orbit stage
SSMECA — Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller Assembly
SPPIL — Shuttle Preferred Pyrotechnic Items List
SCDR — Shuttle Critical Design Review
SERB — Shuttle Engineering Review Board
SBKEWS — space-based kinetic-energy weapon system
LASS — large-amplitude space simulator
STC — Spacecraft Test Conductor
EDRS — European Data Relay Satellite
DVB-S — Digital Video Broadcasting-Satellite
ASCO — Arab Satellite Communications Organization
SOT — Solar Optical Telescope
OTC — Orbiter Test Conductor
SDR — Spacelab DisPosition Record (ESA)
EFP — ESA Furnished Property
JAXA — Japan Aerospace Exploration System
SABIR — space-based interceptor
SEMS — Space Environment Monitor System
VFI — Verification Flight Instituteumentation
STS — Shuttle Test Station
LSOC — Lockheed Space Operations Company
SFSS — Satellite Field Service Station
RIAPS — Remote Infrared Atmospheric Profiling System
PFTA — Payload Flight Test Article
NERVA — Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application
MRSR — Mars Rover Sample Return
SMD — Spacelab Mission Development
OSTA — Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications (US NASA; now OAST)
ERS — European Remote Sensing Satellite System
MEV — Mars Excursion Vehicle
SSEOS — Space Shuttle Engineering and Operations Support
OIA — Orbiter Interface Adapter
LEM — Launch Escape Monitor
CYSF — Cape York Space Facility

OPO — Orbiter Project Office
PQGS — Propellant Quantity Gauging System
NEEDS — NASA end-to-end data system
ISSRT — Israel Space Research and Technology Information Bulletin
OFS — Orbiter Functional Simulator
PAMELA — Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics
OMR — Orbiter Management Review
EUMETSAT — European Meterological Satellite
NPSS — NASA Packet Switching System
PSIG — Propulsion Systems Integration Group
SPIRE — Spectral Infrared Rocket Experiment
MEM — Mars Excursion Module
NSTL — National Space Technology Laboratories (NASA)
PRTLS — Powered Return to Launch Site
OPIS — Orbiter Prime Item Specification
MLV — Medium Lift Vehicle
MPS — Material Processing Satellite
SRT — Shuttle Requirements Traceability
SVA&C — Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout
SNPO — Space Nuclear Propulsion Office
LCA — Launch Control Amplifier
SFO — Space Flight Operations
KMI — KSC Management Instituteuction
LWD — Launch Window Display
NDGPS — Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System
OGMT — Orbiter Greenwich Mean Time
ODF — Orbit Determination Facility
OCDR — Orbiter Critical Design Review
CIRRIS — Cryogenic InfraRed Radiance Instituteument for Shuttle
OMET — Orbiter Mission Elapsed Time
SFOF — Space Flight Operations Facility
OPLF — Orbiter Processing and Landing Facility
SMVRD — Shuttle Master Verification Requirements Document
LCE — Launch Complex Equipment
OCTW — Optical Communications Through The Shuttle Window
SDP — Shuttle Data Processor
SEPAP — Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Program
SIMS — Shuttle Imaging Microwave System
PVA — Preburner Valve Actuator
NASTRAN — NASA Structural Analysis Program
RREA — Rendezvous Radar Electronics Assembly
SRD — Shuttle Requirements Document
SSTC — Space Shuttle Test Conductor
NTS — Navigation Technology Satellite
SRR — Shuttle Requirements Review
SSRMS — Space Station Remote Manipulator System
LOA — Launch Operations Area
SECS — Shuttle Events Control Subsystem
OSTO — Office of Space Transportation Operations
SSPM — Space Shuttle Program Manager

SAB — Spacecraft Assembly Building
OEAS — Orbital Emergency Arresting System
ORD — Orbital Requirements Document
OSTP — Orbiting System Test Plan
LMSC — Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporationration
OCF — Orbiter Computational Facilities
LPD — Launch Procedure Document
NPS — NASA Planning Studies
OLSP — Orbiter Logistics Support Plan
NTSO — NASA Test Support Office
SSPP — Space Station Program Participant
STADAN — Satellite Tracking And Data Acquisition Network
SIT — Shuttle Interface Test
OES — Orbiter Emergency Site
DSSC — Deep Space Station Complex
QTV — Qualification Test Vehicle
MAPS — Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites
PUV — Propellant Utilization Valve
OIVS — Orbiter Interface Verification Set
NUSTAR — Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array
SPADS — Shuttle Problem Analysis Data System
ISBRV — International Space Business Review
OSTS — Office of Space Transportation Systems
TDRSS — Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System
SGC — Stabilized Ground Cloud
OARE — Orbital Acceleration Research Experiment
SO — Space Operations
SSITP — Shuttle System Integrated Test Plan
OMS — orbital maneuvering system
SPF — Spacelab Processing Facility
SP — Solid Propellant
ONBT — Orbiter Neutral Buoyancy Trainer
SSPRO — Space Shuttle Program Resident Office
OOS — on-orbit station
SCAN — Shuttle Connector Analysis Network
RREU — Rendezvous Radar Electronics Unit
SAMS — Space Acceleration Measurement System
PSV — Planetary Space Vehicle
OME — Orbiter Main Engine
OIC — Orbital Integrated Checkout
OAO — Orbital Astronomical Observatory
RCS — Reentry Control System
SSPPSG — Space Shuttle Payload Planning Steering Group
SLF — Shuttle Landing Facility (OLF)
SID — Shuttle Integration Device
SBKKV — Space-Based Kinetic Kill Vehicle
SSPDA — Space Shuttle Payload Data Activity
EROS — Earth Resources Observations System
LA — Launch Area
SMES — Shuttle Mission Engineering Simulator

PSDE — Payload and Spacecraft Development and Experimentation
NTD — NASA test director
MARS — Manned Astronautical Research Station
OI — Orbiter Instituteumentation
MILCOMSAT — Military Communications Satellite
TMR — TOPEX Microwave Radiometer (EOS)
SPICE — Survey Probe Infrared Celestial Experiment
OAMS — orbital attitude and maneuvering system
SBDEWSIM — space-based, directed-energy weapon simulation
SPIRIT — Spatial Infrared Telescope
SSIBD — Shuttle System Interface Block Diagram
SEPAR — Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Report
SBI — Space-Based Interceptor
LOC — launch operations center
NMI — NASA Management Instituteuction
SPN — Shuttle Project Notice (KSC)
OSC — Orbital Sciences Corporationration
SPADCCS — Space Defense Command and Control System
SEF — Space Environmental Facility
LCE — Launch Complex Engineer
SATAF — Shuttle Activation Task Force
SL — Space Launch
SPS — Shuttle Procedures Simulator
LSS — Large Space Structure
PMC — Permanently Manned Capability (of Space Station)
SDM — Shuttle Data Management
SOR — Stable Orbit Rendezvous
SRAG — Space Radiation Analysis Group
RAI — Roll Attitude Indicator
SAMP — Shuttle Automated Mass Properties
IRBS — Intermediate-Range Booster System
SEPS — Solar Electric Propulsion System
SCS — Spacecraft Control System
SRU — Space Replaceable Unit
SSPGSE — Space Shuttle Program Ground Support Equipment
SSPF — Space Station Processing Facility
SPPOL — Space Policy
SDD — Shuttle Design Directive
STDN — Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network
SFOM — Shuttle Flight Operations Manual
SSCSP — Space Shuttle Crew Safety Panel
SSPD — Shuttle System Payload Data
SPC — Shuttle Processing Contract
STL — Space Technology Laboratories
OI — Orbiter Insertion
KOI — KSC Operation Instituteuction
SRD — Shuttle Requirements Definition
SANS — Stellar Autonomous Navigation System
OOSDP — on-orbit station distribution panel
NOES — National Operational Environmental Satellite Serv.

SPAN — Spacecraft Analysis
LS — Launch Site
SAD — Shuttle Authorized Document
SO/SI — space operations and scientific investigation
OSDH — Orbiter System Definition Handbook
STACC — Standard Telemetry And Communications Component
SDCOC — Space Defense Command Operations Center
SSA — Space Suit Assembly
PTCS — Propellant Tanking Computer System
SPAH — Spacelab Payload Accommodations Handbook
NRALT — NASA radar altimeter
SOCH — Spacelab Orbiter Common Hardware
SSPE — SPACE STATION PROGRAM ELEMENT
SSPD — Shuttle System Payload Definition (Study)
SMSCC — Shuttle Mission Simulator Computer Complex
PUGS — propellant utilization and gauging system
SSSS — Space Shuttle System Specification
SSC — Shuttle System Contractor
OPPAR — orbiter project parts authorization request
SARP — Shuttle Astronaut Recruitment Program
SIMAS — Shuttle Information Management Accountability System
SM — Shuttle Management (KSC)
SBS — Scientific Business Satellite
SSTF — Space Station Training Facility
WSMCR — Western Space and Missile Center Regulation
SODS — Skylab Orbit-Deorbit System
SERS — Shuttle Equipment Record System
OIS — Orbiter Instituteumentation Systems
SBSS — Space-Based Surveillance System
SESC — Shuttle Events Sequential Control
SPARS — Space Precision Attitude Reference System
SBKKVWS — space-based kinetic kill vehicle weapon system
SEM — space environment monitoring
SPII — Shuttle Program Implementation Instituteuction
SSCC — Space Station Control Center
SIS — Shuttle Information System
SSS — Spinning Sun Sensor
OIT — orbiter integration test
SATS — Small Applications Technology Satellite
SBKEW — space-based kinetic-energy weapon
SPADATS — Space Defense Acquisition and Tracking System
MO — Manned Orbiter
NSIF — Near-Space Instituteumentation Facility
SSCHS — Space Shuttle Cargo Handling System
SIT — Shuttle Integrated Test
SVAC — Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout (Facility)
SOIS — Spacelab/orbiter interface simulator
TTC — Telemetry Telecommand and Control
SSPD — Shuttle System Payload Description
STATS — star tracker alignment test set

SDSS — Space Divisionsion Shuttle Simulator
SVAB — Shuttle Vehicle Assembly Building
SEADS — Shuttle Entry Air Data Sensor
SSIS — Space Station Information System
SSDS — Space Station Data System
STBE — Space Transportation Booster Engine
NPC — NASA publication control
SS — Space Segment
PLPS — Propellant Loading and Pressurization System
SNSO — Space Nuclear SYstems Office
NRDS — Nuclear Rocket Development Station
SODS — Shuttle Operational Data System
SES — Shuttle engineering simulator
SDCCC — Space Defense Command Communication Center
SSPDS — Space Shuttle Payload Data Study
SSFP — Space Station Freedom Program
UARS — Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (NASA)
SBDEW — space-based, directed-energy weapon
SSIP — Shuttle Student Involvement Project
SSFGSS — Space Shuttle Flight and Ground System Specification
SSFL — Santa Susana Field Laboratory
SPADE — Space Acquisition Defense Experiment
OLOW — orbiter lift-off weight
SOMS — Shuttle Orbiter Medical System
STME — Space Transportation Main Engine
WCSAR — Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics
SSLV — Standard Small Launch Vehicle
SBLIP — Space-Based Laser Intercept Program
SOAR — Shuttle Orbital Applications and Requirements
SSSC — Space Station Support Center
LOD — Launch Operations Divisionsion
SSST — Space Station System Trainer
SBS — Skylab Boost System
SRF — Shuttle Refurbishment Facility
VTS — Vandenberg Tracking Station (AFSCN)
SDE — Space Divisionsion Evaluator
SIRTF — Shuttle InfraRed Telescope Facility
TIROS — Television InfraRed Observation Satellite (POES)
SSUS — Spinning Solid Upper Stage
SAM — Shuttle Activation Monitor
SSWP — Space Station Work Package
SVB — Space Vehicle Booster
SSCL — Shuttle System Commonality List
ST — Spacelab Technology
STADAN — Space Tracking and Data Acquisition Network
SSCB — Space Station Control Board
SVB — Shuttle Vehicle Booster
SSPS — Solar Satellite Power Station
SUMC — Space Ultrareliable Modular Computer
UNOOSA — United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

SMS — Solar Maximum Satellite
TEA — Torque Equilibrium Attitude
SSAT — SPace Shuttle Access Tower (now FSS)
TGS — Telemetry Ground Station
SST — Space Surveillance and Tracking
SAM — Shuttle Attachment ManiPulator
SSUSP — Spinning Solid Upper Stage Project
SS — Shuttle System
SSPS — Space Shuttle Program Schedule
SD — Space Divisionsion
STAG — Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
SSOP — Space Systems Operating Procedure(s)
SSE — Space shuttle engine
SVO — Space Vehicle Operations (KSC Dir.)
TDRS — Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
TTP — Time to Perigee
SRBDF — SRB Disassembly Facility
SS&A — Space Systems And Applications
SRBAB — SRB Assembly Building
SSP — Subsolar Point
SSPC — Spacelab Stored Program Command
WSMC — Western Space and Missile Center
TGS — Telemetry Ground System
TT&C — Tracking, Telemetry, and Command
TT&C — Telemetry, Tracking and Communications
VOIR — Venus Orbiting Imaging Radar
TOW — Tank and Orbiter Weight
UPS — Upright Perigee Stage
UNSC — United Nations Space Command
SWAS — Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite
TFI — Time from Ignition
TMG — Thermal Meteoroid Garment
TGSE — Telemetry Ground Support Equipment
SW — Solar Wing
USASDG — United States Army Space Defense Group
ULO — Unmanned Launch Operations
TDS — Technology Demonstration Satellite
TKSC — Tsukuba Space Center
TR/SBS — Teleoperator Retrieval/Skylab Boost System
VTF — Vertical Test Flight
WSMCR — Western Space and Missile Center Range
TOI — Transfer Orbit Insertion
TFS — Telemetry Format Selection
VGRF — Variable-Gravity Research Facility
USASATCOMA — United States Army Satellite and Communication Agency
TIR — Terminal Imaging Radar
VRM — Venus Radar Mapper
TETRA — Terminal Tracking Telescope
TP — Time to Perigee
TFCS — Triplex Flight Control Subsystem

WIRE — Wide-Field Infrared Explorer
VLPS — Vandenberg Launch Processing System
UOSAT — Universityrsity of Surrey Satellite
TR — Teleoperator Retrieval
VSTAG — Vandenberg Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
WUPPE — Wisconsin Ultraviolet Photopolarimeter Experiment
TIG — time of ignition
VLS — Vandenberg Launch Site
TIO — Target Insertion Orbit
VISTAR — visible space tracking and reconnaissance
TR — time to retrofire
VPLCC — Vehicle Propellant Loading Control Center
TFL — Time from Launch

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