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