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OASCB
— Orbiter Avionics Software Control Board
DRSS
— Data Relay Satellite System
MLS
— Microwave Landing System
TACSATCOM
— Tactical Satellite Communications
RSSPO
— Resident Space Shuttle Project Officer
AHRS
— Attitude Heading Reference System
OFP
— Operational Flight Program
UFO
— Unidentified Flying Object
CSA
— Canadian Space Agency
ESA
— European Space Agency
RJC
— Reaction Jet Control
COSPAR
— Committee on Space Research (ICSU)
AFCS
— Automatic Flight Control System
ADC
— Aerospace Defense Command
CCSDS
— Consultative/Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
RJDF
— Reaction Jet Driver Forward
ISS
— International Space Station
RJDA
— Reaction Jet Driver Aft
LEO
— Low Earth Orbit (satellite communications)
FD
— Flight Director
ELV
— Expendable Launch Vehicle
DMSP
— Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (U.S.)
STS
— Space Transportation 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
RJD
— Reaction Jet Driver
AVHRR
— Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer
NASDA
— National Space Development Agency of Japan
RJ
— Reaction Jet
RJ/EC
— Reaction Jet/Engine Control
RJD
— Reaction Jet Device
ASAP
— Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
AL
— Approach and Landing
EC
— Engine Control
SIR
— Shuttle Imaging Radar
ATS
— Advanced Technology Satellite
SMS
— Synchronous Meteorological Satellite
NEMS
— NASA Equipment Management System
ISRO
— Indian Space Research Organisation
JPL
— Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) (NASA)
AMU
— Astronaut Maneuvering Unit
VFR
— Visual Flight Rule
A&L
— Approach and Landing
A&P
— Attitude and Pointing
DFCS
— Digital Flight Control System
OSO
— Orbiting Solar Observatory
COMSP
— Commercial Space
AFSAT
— Air Force Satellite
ADL
— Avionics Development Laboratory
ESTEC
— European Space Research and Technology Centre
ACPM
— Attitude Control Propulsion Motor
JSC
— Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX)
PLS
— Personnel Launch System
BAE
— British Aerospace Systems, LTD
NESDIS
— National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service
COMSAT
— Communications Satellite Corporation
SO/SI
— space operations and scientific investigation
AOCS
— Attitude and Orbit Control System
ARA
— Attitude Reference Assembly
ALS
— Automatic Landing System
AFO
— Announced Flight Opportunity
AFC
— Automatic Flight Control
ACE
— Attitude Control Electronics
AEDY
— Aerospace Dynamics
ACS
— Attitude Control System
ABM
— Apogee Boost Motor
FCS
— Flight Control System (Subsystem)
ISF
— Industrial Space Facility
DAMA
— Demand Assigned Multiple Access
SN
— Space Network
NAS
— National Airspace System
AFT
— Atmospheric Flight Test
SLSA
— Shuttle Logistics Support Aircraft
DRS
— Data Relay Satellite
STP
— Space Test Program
COBE
— Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (NASA)
PHP
— Planetary Horizontal Platform
FCAP
— Flight Control Applications Program
ISO
— Infrared Space Observatory
MSFC
— Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville AL)
OMEWG
— Orbiter Maintenance Engineering Working Group
LES
— Launch Escape Subsystem
ABE
— air-based electronics
EOS
— Earth Observation Satellite
AFSCF
— Air Force Satellite Control Facility
SMS
— Shuttle Mission Simulator
MHI
— Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
OMDP
— Orbiter Maintenance Down Period
FID
— Flight Implementation Directive
CSTC
— Consolidated Space Test Center
AG
— Artificial Gravity
DORIS
— Doppler Orbitography And Radiopositioning Integrated By Satellite (EOS)
ERBS
— Earth Radiation Budget Satellite
AMSR
— Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer
AFSTC
— Air Force Space Technology Center
BFS
— Backup Flight System
SFACI
— Software Flight Article Configuration Inspection
EADI
— Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
AAFE
— Advanced Applications Flight Equipment
RPL
— Rocket Propulsion Laboratory
OML
— Orbiter Mold Line
LARC
— Langley Research Center (NASA)
AF
— Aft Fuselage
AFD
— Aft Flight Deck
OMRF
— Orbiter Maintenance and Refurbishment Facility
SAS
— Small Astronomy Satellite
FCDB
— Flight Control Data Bus
COFR
— Certificate of Flight Readiness
AAIR
— Advanced Atmospheric sounder and Imaging Radiometer
EDO
— Extended Duration Orbiter
FAO
— FLIGHT ACTIVITIES OFFICER
ATG
— Aerospace Test Group
FDL
— Flight Director Loop
CHSAJ
— Chinese Society of Astronautics Journal
ADEOS
— ADvanced Earth Observing Satellite (Japan)
ATO
— Abort To Orbit
FCOS
— Flight Control Operational Software
PIO
— Pilot-Induced Oscillation
BFCS
— Backup Flight Control System
MERSAT
— Meteorology And Earth Observation Satellite
LOR
— Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
ALEXIS
— Array of Low Energy X-ray Imaging Sensors
VLS
— Vertical Launch System
PBV
— Post-Boost Vehicle
FDS
— Flight Dynamics Software
ERTS
— Earth Resources Technology Satellite (now Landsat)
SCF
— Satellite Control Facility
AFDO
— Aft Flight Deck Operator
ARS
— Attitude Reference System
RAE
— Royal Aerospace Establishment
FCTB
— Flight Crew Training Building
CTS
— Canadian Technology Satellite
OMCF
— Orbiter Maintenance & Checkout Facility
KSC
— John F. Kennedy Space Center
OMA
— Orbiter Maintenance Area
CHJAA
— Chinese Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics
ESMC
— Eastern Space And Missile Center (formerly AFETR)
ERS
— Environmental Research Satellite
AACS
— Attitude and Antenna Control System
NSTS
— National Space Transportation System
AFDE
— Aft Flight Deck Equipment
DSCS
— U.S. Defense Satellite Communications System
BAT
— Burst Alert Telescope
NASP
— National Aerospace Plane
LVS
— Launch Vehicle Simulator
MFF
— MDM Flight Forward
ENVISAT
— European Space Agency Environmental Satellite
ALT
— approach and landing test
LES
— Lincoln Experimental Satellite
ALTR
— Approach and Landing Test Requirement
LPLWS
— Launch Pad Lightning Warning System
AIL
— Avionics Integration Laboratories
MFA
— Manned Flight Awareness
MAN
— Microwave Aerospace Navigation
FCOS
— Flight Computer Operating System (Orbiter)
LOI
— Lunar Orbit Insertion
OMV
— Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle
SV
— Space Vehicle
ASTRA
— Advanced Star Tracker
ESAJ
— European Space Agency Journal
FDAI
— Flight Director Attitude Indicator
DFRC
— Dryden Flight Research Center
CFP
— Conceptual Flight Profile
FDO
— Flight Dynamics Officer
AFRPL
— Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (USA)
ERSIR
— Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar
SFT
— Simulated Flight Test
PDP
— Postinsertion Deorbit Preparation
CHSST
— Chinese Space Science Technology
ACPS
— Attitude Control Propulsion System
EUVE
— Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer (NASA Satellite)
L&D
— Landing And Deceleration
ND
— NASA Document
MLW
— Maximum Landing Weight
AMEC
— Aft Master Events Controller
PU
— Propellant Utilization
MOSPO
— Mobile Satellite Photometric Observatory
ALS
— Advanced Launch System
KSCAP
— Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
ASCA
— Advanced Satellite for Cosmology & Astrophysics
ERS
— Earth Resources Satellite
CHJSS
— Chinese Journal of Space Science
BMS
— Background Measurement Satellite
ACA
— Attitude Controller Assembly
RTF
— Return To Flight
SSP
— Space Shuttle Program
SSV
— Space Shuttle Vehicle
LAGEOS
— Laser Geodynamic Satellite
ASTER
— Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer (EOS)
LF
— Launch Facility
APCA
— Aft Power Controller Assembly
ROSAT
— Roentgen Satellite
ESRO
— European Space Research Organisation
CCRS
— Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
AGCU
— Attitude Gyro Coupling Unit
FAR
— Flight Acceptance Review
MLG
— Main Landing Gear
CLS
— Contingency Landing Site(s)
MLV
— Medium Launch Vehicle
OSCRS
— orbital spacecraft consumables resupply system
COP
— Co-Orbiting Platform
OMRF
— Orbiter Modification And Refurbishment Facility
STC
— Satellite Test Center
SMPTRB
— Shuttle Main Propulsion Test Requirement Board
SSMB
— Space Shuttle Maintenance Baseline
LCC
— Launch Commit Criteria
SDS
— Satellite Data System
FC
— Flight Control
FCTS
— Flight Crew Trainer Simulator
FED
— Flight Events Demonstration
MSCTN
— Meteorological Satellite Center Technical Note
LCC
— Launch Control Center (KSC)
FHST
— fixed-head star tracker
AFAL
— Air Force Astronautics Laboratory
LDIU
— Launch Data Interface Unit
JSAR
— Journal of Space Astronomy Research
AFSC
— Air Force Space Command
MTPE
— Mission To Planet Earth
MMS
— Multimission Modular Spacecraft
COFW
— Certificate of Flight Worthiness
MSVP
— Master Shuttle Verification Plan
FDOR
— Flight Design Operations Review
DOMSAT
— Domestic Satellite
FCOD
— Flight Crew Operations Directorate
FEWG
— Flight Evaluation Working Group
JP
— Jet Propellant
FCEF
— Flight Crew Equipment Facility (At KSC)
AMLS
— Advanced Manned Launch System
LSSL
— Life Sciences Space Laboratory
CRRES
— Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite
MIPS
— Merritt Island Press Site
FDRI
— Flight Director Rate Indicator
CAPS
— Common Attitude Pointing System
ASRM
— Abort Solid Rocket Motor
NPD
— NASA Policy Directive
SESL
— Space Environment Simulation Laboratory
AGAA
— Attitude Gyro Accelerometer Assembly
ST
— Space Telescope
FFM
— free-flying module
LMSS
— Lunar Mapping and Survey System
JOP
— Jupiter Orbiter Probe
CSOC
— Consolidated Space Operations Center
CORSA
— Cosmic Radiation Satellite
SDHS
— Satellite Data Handling System
DMSS
— Defense Meteorological Satellite System
BFC
— Backup Flight Computer
FCIM
— Flight Control Interface Module
ASCP
— Attitude Set Control Panel
DFRF
— Dryden Flight Research Facility
SUMS
— Shuttle Upper Atmosphere Mass Spectrometer
MLRS
— Multiple Launch Rocket System (US)
FEDP
— Facility and Equipment Design Plan
FHF
— First Horizontal Flight
AVNIR
— advanced visible and near-infrared radiometer
ASRM
— Advanced Solid Rocket Motor
MMU
— Manned Maneuvering Unit
IUE
— International Ultraviolet Explorer
EOI
— Earth Orbit Insertion
SPVW
— Spaceview
BAC
— Booster Assembly Contractor
ISCCP
— International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project
FCSM
— Flight Combustion Stability Monitor
MS/MS
— Material Science and Manufacturing in Space
JANSC
— Journal of Astronautical Sciences
LACB
— Landing Aids Control Building (SLF At KSC)
FCIP
— Flight Cargo Implementation Plan
OSS
— Office of Space Sciences
EPOC
— External Payload Operations Center
ESDAC
— European Space Data Center
SLV
— Space Launch Vehicle
IUS
— Inertial UPper Stage (was Interim UPper Stage)
RV
— Reentry Vehicle
MISSP
— Missiles Spacecraft
RTLS
— Return To Launch Site
ELS
— Eastern Launch Site
MPS
— Materials Processing in Space
ASE
— Advanced Space Engine
JAS
— Journal of Aerospace Science
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
LVO
— Launch Vehicle Operations
NSI
— NASA Standard Initiator
ASCS
— Attitude Stabilization and Control System
ASI
— Augmented Spark Igniter
BMAG
— Body-Mounted Attitude Gyro
AVCS
— Attitude and Velocity Control System
MEM
— Meteoroid Exposure Module
PRB
— Parachute Refurbishment Building
OFP
— Operational Flight Profile
SSD
— Spacecraft Software Divisionsion
DWS
— Disaster Warning Satellite
LOWG
— Landing Operations Working Group
SPAS
— Shuttle Pallet Satellite(German)
MAEP
— Minimum Autoland Entry Point
ASSESS
— Airborne Science Shuttle Experiments System Simulation
TDRSS
— Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System
ADS
— Attitude Display System
DSIS
— Defense Satellite Information System
MLGS
— Microwave Landing Guidance System
ACS
— Aft Crew Station
SCA
— Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
LME
— Launch Monitor Equipment
TTA
— Time to Apogee
NOSS
— National Oceanic Satellite System
LAGS
— Launch Abort Guide Simulation
CLSO
— Contingency Landing Support Officer
IPACS
— integrated power and attitude control system
EOAST
— Earth-Oriented Applications and Space Technology
NCOS
— National Commission on Space
SAREX
— Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
NASAL
— NASA Circular Letter
SSTO
— Single-Stage-to-Orbit
LAIU
— Launch Abort Interface Unit
OPF
— Orbiter Processing Facility
STICA
— Space Technology Industrial and Commercial Applications
ALSA
— astronaut life support assembly
NASAR
— NASA Reference Publication
NASAS
— NASA Special Publication
NESS
— National Environmental Satellite Service (NOAA)
SAEF
— Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility
FCHL
— Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory
MAGSAT
— Magnetometer Satellite
PSCL
— Propellant Systems Cleaning Laboratory
NASM
— National Air and Space Museum
EEM
— Earth Entry Module
COSTAR
— Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement
KATS
— Ksc Avionics Test Set
LLP
— Launch and Landing Project
SMG
— Space Flight Meteorology Group
EEU
— Extravehicular Excursion Unit
EGNOS
— European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
SSO
— Space Shuttle Orbiter
EUTELSAT
— European Telecommunications Satellite Organization
REM
— Rocket Engine Module
COMAS
— Combined Orbital Maneuvering and Abort System
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
SOCC
— Satellite Operations Control Center
PHASP
— Physics and Astrophysics from Spacelab
SPRMD
— Space Power Resources and Manufacturing Development
POGO
— Polar Orbiting Geophysical Observatory
FDS
— Flight Dynamics System
SAIL
— Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC)
SI
— Scientific Investigation
AMOOS
— Advanced Maneuvering Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle
LON
— Launch on Need
SOF
— Safety Of Flight
LFV
— Lunar Flying Vehicle
MFPE
— Mission from Planet Earth
KAPL
— KSC Approved Parts List
FCF
— Functional Check Flight
DSS
— Deep Space Station
MASDC
— Military Aircraft Storage & Disposition Center
PLA
— Parachute Location Aid
POEM
— Polar-Orbiting Earth Mission
SSBUV
— shuttle solar backscatter ultraviolet (radiometer)
CTS
— communications technology satellite
LPS
— Launch Processing System
DADS
— Dual Air Density Satellite
SRL
— Space Radar Laboratory
MOF
— Manned Orbital Flight
SPP
— Solar Physics Payload
NSI
— NASA Science Internet
LRB
— Liquid Rocket Booster
SPART
— Space Research and Technology
SEOS
— Synchronous Earth Observation Satellite
MLC
— Mobile Launcher Computer
MEO
— Mid Earth Orbit
KOM
— KSC Organizational Manual
NASAC
— NASA Conference Publication
MFTAD
— Master Flight Test Assignment Document (JSC)
SRSS
— Shuttle Range Safety System
LEV
— Lunar Excursion Vehicle
ACDS
— Attitude Control & Determination System
SOI
— Space Object Identification
ARCOMSAT
— Arab League communications satellite
FIRSSE
— Far Infrared Sky Survey Experiment
SPMAR
— Space Markets
CAS
— Cooperative Application Satellite
ALFA
— Air-Lubricated Free Attitude
SSM/I
— Special Sensor Microwave/Imager
RSRM
— Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor
ANS
— Astronomical Netherlands Satellite
SRM
— Solid Rocket Motor
CPF
— Cost Per Flight
LCC
— Launch Control Complex
RALPH
— Reduction and Acquisition of Lunar Pulse Heights
ATCA
— attitude translation control assembly
LETF
— Launch Equipment Test Facility
SPRBU
— Space Research Bulgaria
PLSL
— Propellants and Life Support Laboratory
MACS
— Modular Attitude Control System
SEWS
— Satellite Early Warning System
FCI
— Flight Crew Integration
LCCD
— Launch Commit Criteria Document
ALSE
— Astronaut Life Support Equipment
THEMIS
— Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Sunstorms
ESOC
— European Space Operations Center
POD
— Precision Orbit Determination
LRF
— Liquid Rocket Fuel
EORSAT
— Electronic Ocean Reconstruction Satellite
TOS
— Transfer Orbit Stage
CDSF
— Commercially Developed Space Facility
LSTE
— Launch Site Transportation Equipment
DFS
— Dynamic Flight Simulator
TIROS
— Television InfraRed Observation Satellite (POES)
ITMG
— Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
MSSTM
— military space system technology model
MSX
— Midcourse Space Experiment
SSF
— Space Station Freedom
LC
— Launch Complex
SBL
— Space-Based Laser
KPD
— KSC Program Directive
SLC
— Space Launch Complex
MODS
— Military Orbital Development System
VHAA
— Very High Altitude Abort
LUT
— Launch Umbilical Tower
FCS
— Flight Crew System
OSCAR
— Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio
WCSAR
— Wisconsin Center for Space Automation and Robotics
DF
— Development Flight
SML
— Spacecraft Markup Language
FD
— Flight Day
SBNPB
— Space-Based Neutral Particle Beam
UARS
— Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (NASA)
LLPO
— Launch and Landing Project Office
PFCS
— Primary Flight Control System
SOT
— Solar Optical Telescope
STG
— Space Task Group
SSE
— Space Support Equipment
MSOB
— Manned Spacecraft Operations Building
EUROCOMSAT
— European consortium communications satellite
L&L
— Launch And Landing
IRANSAT
— Iranian Government Communications Satellite
SSTS
— Space Surveillance and Tracking System
OTV
— Orbital Transfer Vehicle
ELV
— Earth Launch Vehicle
PACS
— Pointing and Attitude Control System
POGS
— polar-orbiting geomagnetic survey
CSCSAT
— Commercial Synchronous Communication Satellite
MCT
— Maximum Climb Thrust
LSAH
— Launch Site Accommodations Handbook
LSID
— Launch Sequence and Interlock Document
DCP
— D-alanyl carrier protein
PLS
— Primary Landing Site
JPOC
— JSC Payload Operations Center
RAI
— Radar Altimeter Indicator
JERS
— Japanese Earth Resources Satellite (JPOP)
QRSL
— quick-reaction space laboratory
ST
— Star Tracker
FDM
— Flight Data Manager
MBAC
— Marshall Booster Assembly Contractor
LS
— Landing Site
MSFN
— Manned Space Flight Network
FCT
— Flight Crew Trainer
FES
— Flight Element Set
FDS
— Flight Design and Scheduling
EVM
— Earth-viewing module
MPVA
— Main Propellant Valve Actuator
MUA
— Maximum Usable Altitude
PUCS
— Propellant Utilization Control System
ERS
— Entry and Recovery Simulation
AW&ST
— Aviation Week & Space Technology
PVT
— Preflight Verification Test
FC
— Flight-Critical
TMR
— TOPEX Microwave Radiometer (EOS)
LPIF
— Launch Package Integration Facility
FCP
— Flight Correction Proposal
KSSS
— KSC Station Set Specification
PFS
— Primary Flight System
EHOT
— external hydrogen/oxygen tank
KPRD
— KSC Program Requirements Document
FCI
— Flight Control Indicator
TTP
— Time to Perigee
SPACE
— Spacecraft Prelaunch Automatic Checkout Equipment
LOA
— Landing Operations Area
LDEC
— Lunar Docking Events Controller
NGT
— NASA Ground Terminal
JSCM
— JSC Manual
FCF
— First Captive Flight
FE
— Flight Experiment
LSSRC
— Life Sciences Shuttle Research Centrifuge
POE
— Pilot Operational Equipment
LOB
— Launch Operations Building
SFP
— Summary Flight Plan
SRB
— Solid Rocket Boosters
MFT
— Mean Flight Time
FET
— Flight Elapsed Time
MFR
— Maximum Flight Rate
PFC
— Performance Flight Certification
LLO
— Low Lunar Orbit
FCE
— Flight Crew Equipment
FDS
— Flight Design System
FC
— Flight Computer
ALOS
— Advanced Land Observing Satellite
DOI
— Descent Orbit Insertion
DC
— Delta Clipper
NFS
— NASA FAR Supplement
OME
— Orbital Maneuvering Engine
NHB
— NASA Handbook
FCE
— Flight Control Equipment
MSFP
— Manned Space Flight Program
KBAC
— Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
FCR
— Flight Control Room
NASCOM
— NASA Communications System
STC
— Space Technology Center
SNAP
— Space Nuclear Auxiliary Power
RR
— Rendezvous Radar
MILA
— Merritt Island Launch Area
RALT
— Radar Altimeter
SS
— Space Shuttle
WSMC
— Western Space and Missile Center
LM
— Lunar Module
SPADOC
— Space Defense Operations Center
NAVSAT
— Navigation Satellite
CLS
— Collecte Localisation Satellites
FFC
— Final Flight Certification
TDRS
— Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
PFRT
— Preliminary Flight Rating Test
VTS
— Vandenberg Tracking Station (AFSCN)
NSP
— NASA Support Plan
MLF
— MDM Launch Forward
PSS
— Propellant Supply Subsystem
FACT
— Flight Acceptance Composite Test
AEGRS
— ASEAN Experts Group on Remote Sensing
FDA
— Flight Deck Assembly (FDF)
FEID
— Flight Equipment Interface Device
EES
— Ejection Escape Suit
FDS
— flight dynamics simulator
FDF
— Flight Data File
RORSAT
— Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite
SBKEWS
— space-based kinetic-energy weapon system
SSME
— Space Shuttle Main Engine
OAS
— Orbiter Aeroflight Simulator
ECSS
— European Cooperation for Space Standardization
AACS
— Attitude & Articulation Control Subsystem
PALS
— precision approach and landing system
SAL
— Shuttle Avionics Laboratory
PMD
— PROPELLANT MANAGEMENT DEVICE
LBTP
— Launch Base Test Plan
FCR
— Flight Configuration Review
RM
— Rendezvous Maneuver
RATO
— Rocket-Assisted TakeOff
TTC
— Telemetry Telecommand and Control
LEM
— Lunar Excursion Module
SSP
— Space Station Program
PF
— Powered Flight
FCT
— flight control team
WSMCR
— Western Space and Missile Center Regulation
SSA
— Shuttle Simulation Aircraft
MCA
— Maximum Crossing Altitude
LPD
— Landing Point Designator
OAS
— Orbiter Avionics System
FIE
— Flight Instituteumentation Engineer
JANNAF
— Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force
FAF
— First Aerodynamic Flight
EES
— Emergency Ejection Suit
OAS
— Orbiter Atmospheric Simulator
ESABU
— European Space Agency Bulletin
SPOC
— Shuttle Portable on-Board Computer
LCROSS
— Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite
LCS
— Launch Control System
FDSC
— Flight Dynamics Situation Complex
WISE
— Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer
LOD
— Launch Operations Directorate
ADFRF
— Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility
ATAL
— Alternate Transoceanic Abort Landing
OAFTO
— Orbiter Atmospheric Flight Test Office
ACTS
— Advanced Communication Technology Satellite
ESIS
— ESA Space Information Systems
ROSA
— Romanian Space Agency
OAA
— Orbiter Access Arm
OFK
— OPtical Flight Kit
SIMS
— Shuttle Inventory Management System
KN
— KSC Notice
UVF
— Unmanned Vertical Flight
RP
— Rocket Propellant
SDS
— Space Defense System
ASAT
— Anti-Satellite (weapon or system)
SPARTAN
— Shuttle Pointed Autonomous Research Tool for Astronomy
SMIRR
— Shuttle Multispectral Infrared Radiometer
LDS
— Landing, Deservicing and Safing
PRM
— Posigrade Rocket Motor
OTOS
— Orbit-to-Orbit Stage
CES
— Conical Earth Sensor
PLS
— Propellant Loading System
NASO
— North American Space Operations
LSR
— Launch Site Recovery
NSD
— NASA standard detonator
SDT
— Shuttle Data Tape
PVO
— Pioneer Venus Orbiter
ORS
— Orbital Refueling System
POP
— Prelaunch Operations Plan
FDRD
— Flight Definition and Requirements Directive
MVM
— Mariner Venus/Mercury
OFI
— Operational Flight Instituteumentation
MVF
— Manned Vertical Flight
SLCSAT
— submarine laser communications satellite
PAD
— Propellant Acquisition Device
STA
— Shuttle Training Aircraft
PFL
— Propulsion Field Laboratory
ITU
— Infrared Telescope Unit
LDS
— Launch Detection Satellite
PFCF
— Payload Flight Control Facility
CRAF
— Comet Rendezvous/Asteroid Fly-by
OTB
— Orbiting Tanker Base
VLF
— Vertical Launch Facility
VFI
— Verification Flight Instituteumentation
ALDP
— Advanced Launch Development Program
OSE
— Orbital Support Equipment
SAMTEC
— Space and Missile Test Center
APM
— Attached Pressurized Module (a.k.a. Columbus)
FDSC
— Flight Dynamics Simulation Complex
RAPCON
— radar approach and control
SRMS
— Shuttle Remote Manipulator System
SPP
— Simulation Planning Panel
AVISO
— Archiving, Validation and Interpretation of Satellites Oceanographic data
PATH
— Postflight Attitude and Trajectory History
PSF
— Propellant Servicing Facility
CES
— Crew Escape System
SLS
— Secondary Landing Site
SIP
— strain isolation pad
OOS
— orbit-to-orbit stage
SMB
— Space Meteorology Branch
SPIF
— Shuttle Payload Integration Facility
RHS
— Rocketdyne Hybrid Simulator
SPPIL
— Shuttle Preferred Pyrotechnic Items List
NASTRAN
— NASA Structural Analysis Program
LA
— Launch Azimuth
OPS
— Orbiter Project Schedules
MEP
— Main Engine Propellant
ORT
— Orbit Readiness Test
VFT
— Verification Flight Test
SAD
— Spacecraft Attitude Display
SFCS
— Survival Flight Control System
PDA
— Propellant Drain Area
EORC
— Earth Observation Research Center
USA
— United Space Alliance
OAA
— Orbiter Alternate Airfield
CEA
— Center for EUV Astrophysics
FAT
— Flight Attitude Table
OOS
— orbit-to-orbit Shuttle
SST
— Spacecraft Systems Test
MSF
— Manned Space Flight
PSM
— Propellant Storage Module
SPS
— Satellite Power System
ATDRS
— Advanced Tracking and Data Relay Satellite
IRR
— Integral Rocket Ramjet
SMCC
— Shuttle Mission Control Center
ACP
— Astronaut Control Panel
OAST
— Office of Aeronautics & Space Technology
LS
— Launch Sequence
OV
— Orbital Vehicle
LRV
— Lunar Roving Vehicle
CIRCE
— Confusion-limited Infrared Cosmology Explorer
NDGPS
— Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System
NTS
— Navigation Technology Satellite
MLP
— mobile launch platform
OTD
— Orbiter Test Director
AFSSD
— Air Force Space Systems Divisionsion
LSA
— launch services agreement
SEMS
— Space Environment Monitor System
NSO
— NASA Support Operation
CGRO
— Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory
MAPS
— Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites
UMVF
— Unmanned Vertical Flight
LRV
— launch readiness verification
OPI
— Orbiter Payload Interrogator
SSPO
— Space Shuttle Program Office
RDS
— Rocketdyne Digital Simulator
DODSTP
— Department of Defense Standard Satellite
PAMELA
— Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics
LMSC
— Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporationration
SPICE
— Spacelab Payload Integration and Coordination in Europe
LPD
— Launch Procedure Document
OSS
— Orbiting Space Station
SSMEC
— Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller
OFTDS
— Orbital Flight Test Data System
RIAPS
— Remote Infrared Atmospheric Profiling System
COROT
— Convection Rotation and Planetary Transits
LOC
— Launch Operations Complex
PCIL
— Pilot-Controlled Instituteument Landing
ELDO
— European Launcher Development Organisation
NCC
— NASA Communications Control
LSB
— Launch Support Building
SVA&C
— Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout
PTV
— Pathfinder Test Vehicle
EUSC
— European Union Satellite Centre
LWD
— Launch Window Display
STP
— Space Technology Payload
SPIMS
— Shuttle Program Information Management System
SOCAR
— Shuttle Operational Capability Assessment Report
NPN
— NASA Part Number
SODB
— Shuttle Operational Data Book
SPIDPO
— Shuttle Payload Integration and Development Program Office
SMVP
— Shuttle Master Verification Plan
OFP
— Orbiter Flight Program
ASCO
— Arab Satellite Communications Organization
OST
— Orbiter SuPport Trolley
PVT
— Pyrotechnic Verification Test
TIFS
— Total In-Flight Simulator
CFF
— Columbus Free Flyer
IVSI
— Institutentaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
SMD
— Spacelab Mission Development
OSTA
— Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications (US NASA; now OAST)
STF
— Satellite Test Facility
SOPC
— Shuttle Operations and Planning Center
EVA
— Extravehicular Activity
MT
— Mission Trajectory
ORU
— Orbital Replacement Unit
SEPAP
— Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Program
PVA
— Propellant Valve Actuator
LSAP
— Launch Sequence Applications Program
ODF
— Orbit Determination Facility
MVI
— Microgravity Vestibular Investigation
NCC
— NASA class code
DVB-S
— Digital Video Broadcasting-Satellite
SDLV
— Shuttle-Derived Launch Vehicle
LMSS
— Land Mobile Satellite System
SFS
— Shuttle Flight Status
SCF
— Spacecraft Control Facility
STC
— Spacecraft Test Conductor
SDM
— Shuttle Data Management
OFT
— Orbital Flight Test
OCH
— Orbiter Common Hardware
OF
— Orbital Flight
EDRS
— European Data Relay Satellite
FACC
— Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporationration
SVAC
— Shuttle Vehicle Assembly And Checkout (Facility)
ESPC
— European Space Power Conference
OTC
— Orbiter Test Conductor
SSCSP
— Space Shuttle Crew Safety Panel
MLV
— Medium Lift Vehicle
OPSS
— Orbital Propellant Storage Subsystem
SRD
— Shuttle Requirements Document
TALAR
— tactical approach and landing radar
SPADCCS
— Space Defense Command and Control System
LM&SS
— Lunar Mapping and Scientific Survey
SOP
— Spacelab OPportunity Payload
SPIRE
— Spectral Infrared Rocket Experiment
SV
— Shuttle Vehicle
SPAD
— Shuttle Payload Accommodation Document
SRT
— Shuttle Requirements Traceability
PU
— Propellant Unit
NERVA
— Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application
OPM
— Outer Planet Mission
SOARS
— Shuttle Operation Automated Reporting System
UNOOSA
— United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
ESTP
— European Space Technology Platform
SESC
— Shuttle Events Sequential Control
NEEDS
— NASA end-to-end data system
EFP
— ESA Furnished Property
ASPOC
— Active Spacecraft Potential Control
DSCS
— Defense Support Communication Satellite
OARE
— Orbital Acceleration Research Experiment
LASS
— large-amplitude space simulator
OSTDS
— Office of Space Tracking and Data Systems (NASA)
SIE
— Shuttle Interface Equipment
SSMECA
— Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller Assembly
ISSRT
— Israel Space Research and Technology Information Bulletin
STDN
— Spacecraft Tracking and Data Network
OSTO
— Office of Space Transportation Operations
SFOF
— Space Flight Operations Facility
SPARS
— Space Precision Attitude Reference System
LES
— Launch Equipment Shop
SPIRIT
— Spatial Infrared Telescope
STAR
— Shuttle Turnaround Analysis Report
ERS
— European Remote Sensing Satellite System
SANS
— Stellar Autonomous Navigation System
STS
— Shuttle Test Station
LEM
— Launch Escape Monitor
NS
— Nuclear Shuttle
OPIS
— Orbiter Prime Item Specification
SB
— Space Base
SCDR
— Shuttle Critical Design Review
SERB
— Shuttle Engineering Review Board
SDP
— Shuttle Data Processor
OCDR
— Orbiter Critical Design Review
OLSP
— Orbiter Logistics Support Plan
OIC
— Orbital Integrated Checkout
SATS
— Small Applications Technology Satellite
SIS
— Shuttle Interface Simulator
QTV
— Qualification Test Vehicle
OFS
— Orbiter Functional Simulator
SID
— Shuttle Integration Device
SPF
— Spacelab Processing Facility
STP
— Shuttle Technology Panel
LSOC
— Lockheed Space Operations Company
SPADS
— Shuttle Problem Analysis Data System
MPS
— Material Processing Satellite
CYSF
— Cape York Space Facility
SEF
— Space Environmental Facility
ISBRV
— International Space Business Review
SSPP
— Space Station Program Participant
SNPO
— Space Nuclear Propulsion Office
OAO
— Orbital Astronomical Observatory
SSRMS
— Space Station Remote Manipulator System
SFOM
— Shuttle Flight Operations Manual
SPA
— Space Processing Application
SSPM
— Space Shuttle Program Manager
SP
— Solid Propellant
EUMETSAT
— European Meterological Satellite
MEV
— Mars Excursion Vehicle
SBKKV
— Space-Based Kinetic Kill Vehicle
OCF
— Orbiter Computational Facilities
MEM
— Mars Excursion Module
MILCOMSAT
— Military Communications Satellite
OAMS
— orbital attitude and maneuvering system
LCE
— Launch Complex Equipment
SIT
— Shuttle Interface Test
JAXA
— Japan Aerospace Exploration System
SRD
— Shuttle Requirements Definition
OPO
— Orbiter Project Office
SFO
— Space Flight Operations
OES
— Orbiter Emergency Site
SFSS
— Satellite Field Service Station
STACC
— Standard Telemetry And Communications Component
SECS
— Shuttle Events Control Subsystem
SRAG
— Space Radiation Analysis Group
SSEOS
— Space Shuttle Engineering and Operations Support
OGMT
— Orbiter Greenwich Mean Time
NUSTAR
— Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array
LC
— Launch Countdown
OMET
— Orbiter Mission Elapsed Time
PQGS
— Propellant Quantity Gauging System
SGC
— Stabilized Ground Cloud
SSCHS
— Space Shuttle Cargo Handling System
SLF
— Shuttle Landing Facility (OLF)
ONBT
— Orbiter Neutral Buoyancy Trainer
SCAN
— Shuttle Connector Analysis Network
PSIG
— Propulsion Systems Integration Group
PSDE
— Payload and Spacecraft Development and Experimentation
SSS
— Spinning Sun Sensor
OPPAR
— orbiter project parts authorization request
SBDEWSIM
— space-based, directed-energy weapon simulation
SPPOL
— Space Policy
SSPD
— Shuttle System Payload Data
SIMS
— Shuttle Imaging Microwave System
SOR
— Stable Orbit Rendezvous
OIA
— Orbiter Interface Adapter
SAMP
— Shuttle Automated Mass Properties
SSTF
— Space Station Training Facility
SSPF
— Space Station Processing Facility
OME
— Orbiter Main Engine
STADAN
— Satellite Tracking And Data Acquisition Network
NSIF
— Near-Space Instituteumentation Facility
DSSC
— Deep Space Station Complex
PLPS
— Propellant Loading and Pressurization System
SAB
— Spacecraft Assembly Building
RREA
— Rendezvous Radar Electronics Assembly
TEA
— Torque Equilibrium Attitude
RREU
— Rendezvous Radar Electronics Unit
SSFP
— Space Station Freedom Program
SMVRD
— Shuttle Master Verification Requirements Document
SPICE
— Survey Probe Infrared Celestial Experiment
MRSR
— Mars Rover Sample Return
SPADATS
— Space Defense Acquisition and Tracking System
SPADE
— Space Acquisition Defense Experiment
OMR
— Orbiter Management Review
NSTL
— National Space Technology Laboratories (NASA)
STATS
— star tracker alignment test set
SRU
— Space Replaceable Unit
SSPGSE
— Space Shuttle Program Ground Support Equipment
NTSO
— NASA Test Support Office
OPLF
— Orbiter Processing and Landing Facility
SARP
— Shuttle Astronaut Recruitment Program
SIMAS
— Shuttle Information Management Accountability System
OCTW
— Optical Communications Through The Shuttle Window
SNSO
— Space Nuclear SYstems Office
SBI
— Space-Based Interceptor
OEAS
— Orbital Emergency Arresting System
LA
— Launch Area
PVA
— Preburner Valve Actuator
SMES
— Shuttle Mission Engineering Simulator
SABIR
— space-based interceptor
RAI
— Roll Attitude Indicator
MARS
— Manned Astronautical Research Station
OSTS
— Office of Space Transportation Systems
PFTA
— Payload Flight Test Article
SBDEW
— space-based, directed-energy weapon
LCA
— Launch Control Amplifier
SRR
— Shuttle Requirements Review
SSIS
— Space Station Information System
NPSS
— NASA Packet Switching System
OSTP
— Orbiting System Test Plan
SDR
— Spacelab DisPosition Record (ESA)
SSPDA
— Space Shuttle Payload Data Activity
IRBS
— Intermediate-Range Booster System
SPAN
— Spacecraft Analysis
TOW
— Tank and Orbiter Weight
SSSS
— Space Shuttle System Specification
LOA
— Launch Operations Area
SSPPSG
— Space Shuttle Payload Planning Steering Group
SO
— Space Operations
OMS
— orbital maneuvering system
KOI
— KSC Operation Instituteuction
SSIBD
— Shuttle System Interface Block Diagram
SSC
— Shuttle System Contractor
RCS
— Reentry Control System
LSS
— Large Space Structure
OSDH
— Orbiter System Definition Handbook
SDCOC
— Space Defense Command Operations Center
SSPRO
— Space Shuttle Program Resident Office
EROS
— Earth Resources Observations System
SBLIP
— Space-Based Laser Intercept Program
PRTLS
— Powered Return to Launch Site
SPN
— Shuttle Project Notice (KSC)
SSTC
— Space Shuttle Test Conductor
SAMS
— Space Acceleration Measurement System
SSUS
— Spinning Solid Upper Stage
LCE
— Launch Complex Engineer
OIT
— orbiter integration test
SDD
— Shuttle Design Directive
STL
— Space Technology Laboratories
SBS
— Scientific Business Satellite
SSPD
— Shuttle System Payload Definition (Study)
NOES
— National Operational Environmental Satellite Serv.
SVB
— Space Vehicle Booster
OI
— Orbiter Instituteumentation
SSPS
— Solar Satellite Power Station
SAD
— Shuttle Authorized Document
SSIP
— Shuttle Student Involvement Project
TT&C
— Telemetry, Tracking and Communications
SST
— Space Surveillance and Tracking
SATAF
— Shuttle Activation Task Force
SEPAR
— Shuttle Electrical Power Analysis Report
KMI
— KSC Management Instituteuction
SSA
— Space Suit Assembly
OOS
— on-orbit station
SSPE
— SPACE STATION PROGRAM ELEMENT
SCS
— Spacecraft Control System
SSSC
— Space Station Support Center
SMSCC
— Shuttle Mission Simulator Computer Complex
SES
— Shuttle engineering simulator
SVAB
— Shuttle Vehicle Assembly Building
SSFGSS
— Space Shuttle Flight and Ground System Specification
SSDS
— Space Station Data System
PTCS
— Propellant Tanking Computer System
SPAH
— Spacelab Payload Accommodations Handbook
OOSDP
— on-orbit station distribution panel
SSCC
— Space Station Control Center
SSFL
— Santa Susana Field Laboratory
SEADS
— Shuttle Entry Air Data Sensor
SS
— Space Segment
PUV
— Propellant Utilization Valve
ORD
— Orbital Requirements Document
NPS
— NASA Planning Studies
SM
— Shuttle Management (KSC)
NTD
— NASA test director
CIRRIS
— Cryogenic InfraRed Radiance Instituteument for Shuttle
SSWP
— Space Station Work Package
SBSS
— Space-Based Surveillance System
LS
— Launch Site
SSST
— Space Station System Trainer
SPS
— Shuttle Procedures Simulator
OLOW
— orbiter lift-off weight
SOIS
— Spacelab/orbiter interface simulator
STAG
— Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
SSPD
— Shuttle System Payload Description
SSLV
— Standard Small Launch Vehicle
SOCH
— Spacelab Orbiter Common Hardware
SDSS
— Space Divisionsion Shuttle Simulator
SODS
— Shuttle Operational Data System
STADAN
— Space Tracking and Data Acquisition Network
PMC
— Permanently Manned Capability (of Space Station)
STBE
— Space Transportation Booster Engine
SOMS
— Shuttle Orbiter Medical System
STME
— Space Transportation Main Engine
SPC
— Shuttle Processing Contract
NMI
— NASA Management Instituteuction
SIRTF
— Shuttle InfraRed Telescope Facility
OIVS
— Orbiter Interface Verification Set
SBKEW
— space-based kinetic-energy weapon
SSITP
— Shuttle System Integrated Test Plan
SEPS
— Solar Electric Propulsion System
PSV
— Planetary Space Vehicle
SSPDS
— Space Shuttle Payload Data Study
SSCL
— Shuttle System Commonality List
SIS
— Shuttle Information System
SSUSP
— Spinning Solid Upper Stage Project
MO
— Manned Orbiter
SBKKVWS
— space-based kinetic kill vehicle weapon system
NRALT
— NASA radar altimeter
PUGS
— propellant utilization and gauging system
SERS
— Shuttle Equipment Record System
NPC
— NASA publication control
SDE
— Space Divisionsion Evaluator
SSOP
— Space Systems Operating Procedure(s)
SSPS
— Space Shuttle Program Schedule
OSC
— Orbital Sciences Corporationration
SS&A
— Space Systems And Applications
SUMC
— Space Ultrareliable Modular Computer
OIS
— Orbiter Instituteumentation Systems
TGS
— Telemetry Ground Station
LOC
— launch operations center
SSCB
— Space Station Control Board
SPII
— Shuttle Program Implementation Instituteuction
SODS
— Skylab Orbit-Deorbit System
SOAR
— Shuttle Orbital Applications and Requirements
SRF
— Shuttle Refurbishment Facility
SVO
— Space Vehicle Operations (KSC Dir.)
SDCCC
— Space Defense Command Communication Center
SL
— Space Launch
NRDS
— Nuclear Rocket Development Station
ST
— Spacelab Technology
SBS
— Skylab Boost System
SMS
— Solar Maximum Satellite
SS
— Shuttle System
SSAT
— SPace Shuttle Access Tower (now FSS)
SEM
— space environment monitoring
ULO
— Unmanned Launch Operations
SAM
— Shuttle Activation Monitor
SIT
— Shuttle Integrated Test
OI
— Orbiter Insertion
VOIR
— Venus Orbiting Imaging Radar
SSE
— Space shuttle engine
SVB
— Shuttle Vehicle Booster
SSPC
— Spacelab Stored Program Command
LOD
— Launch Operations Divisionsion
TKSC
— Tsukuba Space Center
TT&C
— Tracking, Telemetry, and Command
SRBDF
— SRB Disassembly Facility
SRBAB
— SRB Assembly Building
VISTAR
— visible space tracking and reconnaissance
UNSC
— United Nations Space Command
SAM
— Shuttle Attachment ManiPulator
SD
— Space Divisionsion
TGS
— Telemetry Ground System
SSP
— Subsolar Point
SWAS
— Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite
TFI
— Time from Ignition
VRM
— Venus Radar Mapper
VGRF
— Variable-Gravity Research Facility
TR/SBS
— Teleoperator Retrieval/Skylab Boost System
VTF
— Vertical Test Flight
USASDG
— United States Army Space Defense Group
UPS
— Upright Perigee Stage
TDS
— Technology Demonstration Satellite
TOI
— Transfer Orbit Insertion
TGSE
— Telemetry Ground Support Equipment
TMG
— Thermal Meteoroid Garment
USASATCOMA
— United States Army Satellite and Communication Agency
WIRE
— Wide-Field Infrared Explorer
WSMCR
— Western Space and Missile Center Range
TIG
— time of ignition
TFCS
— Triplex Flight Control Subsystem
TP
— Time to Perigee
TIR
— Terminal Imaging Radar
UOSAT
— Universityrsity of Surrey Satellite
VSTAG
— Vandenberg Shuttle Turnaround AnalYsis Group
SW
— Solar Wing
WUPPE
— Wisconsin Ultraviolet Photopolarimeter Experiment
TFS
— Telemetry Format Selection
VLPS
— Vandenberg Launch Processing System
VPLCC
— Vehicle Propellant Loading Control Center
VLS
— Vandenberg Launch Site
TIO
— Target Insertion Orbit
TETRA
— Terminal Tracking Telescope
TFL
— Time from Launch
TR
— Teleoperator Retrieval
TR
— time to retrofire
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