Abbreviations related to the theme ‘Astronautics’
Space transport engineering, spaceflight engineering, astronautics, astronautical engineering, cosmonautics, rocketry; spacecraft, rockets and missiles.
- Code
-
Meaning
Language
Themes and places
- RIDS
-
Rockwell Integrated Defense Simulator
- RIG
-
Remote Imaging Group (www.rig.org.uk)
- RIGA
-
Rate-Integrating Gyro Assembly
- RIMSS
-
Rockwell International Modular Satellite System
- RISC
-
Rockwell Integration Support Contract
- RISEC
-
Rockwell International Shuttle Equipment Cradle
- RJ/EC
-
Reaction Jet/Engine Control
- RJC
-
Reaction Jet Control
- RJD
-
Reaction Jet Device
- RJD
-
Reaction Jet Driver
- RJDA
-
Reaction Jet Driver Aft
- RJDF
-
Reaction Jet Driver Forward
- RJOD
-
Reaction Jet/OMS Driver
- RKA
-
Rossiskoye Kosmicheskoye Agentsvo
- RLG
-
Ring Laser Gyro
- RM
-
Remote Manipulator
- RM
-
Rendezvous Maneuver
- RMA
-
Remote Manipulator Arm
- RMS
-
Remote Manipulator System
- RMS
-
Remote Maneuvering System
- RMU
-
Remote Maneuvering Unit
- RNS
-
Reusable Nuclear Stage
- ROCES
-
Ranger Orbiter Crew Escape System
The abbreviation ROCES (Ranger Orbiter Crew Escape System) includes abbreviations CES (Crew Escape System) and ES (Escape System).
- ROEU
-
Remotely Operated Electrical Umbilical
- RORSAT
-
Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite
- ROSA
-
Romanian Space Agency
- ROSAT
-
ROentgen SATellite
- ROSES
-
Rockwell Operational Software Engineering System
- ROSS
-
Remote Orbital Servicing System
- ROST
-
Rockwell Operational System for Trades
- ROTV
-
Returnable Orbital Transfer Vehicle
- RP
-
Rocket Propellant
- RPL
-
Rocket Propulsion Laboratory
- RPM
-
Retro Propulsion Module
The abbreviation RPM (Retro Propulsion Module) includes the abbreviation PM (Propulsion Module).
- RPOC
-
Remote Payload Operations Center
- RR
-
Rendezvous Radar
The abbreviation RR (Rendezvous Radar) is included in abbreviations such as RRDA (Rendezvous Radar Deployment Actuator), RREA (Rendezvous Radar Electronics Assembly), RREU (Rendezvous Radar Electronics Unit), RRT (Rendezvous Radar Transducer), RRT (Rendezvous Radar Transfer) and RRT (Rendezvous Radar Transponder).
- RRDA
-
Rendezvous Radar Deployment Actuator
The abbreviation RRDA (Rendezvous Radar Deployment Actuator) includes the abbreviation RR (Rendezvous Radar).
- RREA
-
Rendezvous Radar Electronics Assembly
The abbreviation RREA (Rendezvous Radar Electronics Assembly) includes the abbreviation RR (Rendezvous Radar).
- RREU
-
Rendezvous Radar Electronics Unit
The abbreviation RREU (Rendezvous Radar Electronics Unit) includes the abbreviation RR (Rendezvous Radar).
- RRS
-
Retrorocket System
- RRT
-
Rendezvous Radar Transducer
The abbreviation RRT (Rendezvous Radar Transducer) includes the abbreviation RR (Rendezvous Radar).
- RRT
-
Rendezvous Radar Transfer
The abbreviation RRT (Rendezvous Radar Transfer) includes the abbreviation RR (Rendezvous Radar).
- RRT
-
Rendezvous Radar Transponder
The abbreviation RRT (Rendezvous Radar Transponder) includes the abbreviation RR (Rendezvous Radar).
- RSDB
-
Rockwell Supplier Data Base
The abbreviation RSDB (Rockwell Supplier Data Base) includes the abbreviation DB (Data Base).
- RSEAM
-
Rockwell System Engineering Analysis Model
- RSLS
-
Redundant Set Launch Sequence
The abbreviation RSLS (Redundant Set Launch Sequence) includes the abbreviation LS (Launch Sequence).
- RSO
-
Resident Space Object
- RSOC
-
Rockwell Space Operations Company
- RSRB
-
Redesigned Solid Rocket Booster
The abbreviation RSRB (Redesigned Solid Rocket Booster) includes the abbreviation SRB (Solid Rocket Booster).
- RSRM
-
Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor
The abbreviation RSRM (Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor) includes the abbreviation SRM (Solid Rocket Motor).
- RSS
-
Received Signal Strength
- RSSPO
-
Resident Space Shuttle Project Office
The abbreviation RSSPO (Resident Space Shuttle Project Office) includes abbreviations PO (Project Office) and SS (Space Shuttle).
- RT
-
Reference Trajectory
The abbreviation RT (Reference Trajectory) is included in the abbreviation RTAC (Research and Technology Advisory Committee).
- RTAW
-
Rockwell Tandem Arc Weld
- RTF
-
Return To Flight
- RTFSS
-
Real-Time Flight Safety Software
- RTLS
-
Return To Launch Site
The abbreviation RTLS (Return To Launch Site) is included in abbreviations such as PRTLS (Powered Return To Launch Site) and GRTLS (Glide Return To Launch Site), and it includes the abbreviation LS (Launch Site).
- RTS
-
Range Tracking Station
The abbreviation RTS (Range Tracking Station) includes the abbreviation TS (Tracking Station).
- RTS
-
Remote Tracking Station
The abbreviation RTS (Remote Tracking Station) is included in the abbreviation ARTS (Advanced Remote Tracking Station), and it includes the abbreviation TS (Tracking Station).
- RTV
-
Reentry Target Vehicle
- RUD
-
Rapid Unscheduled Dissasembly
- RV
-
Reentry Vehicle
The abbreviation RV (Reentry Vehicle) is included in abbreviations such as ERV (Experimental Reentry Vehicle), HSRV (Heat-Source Reentry Vehicle), ILRV (Integral Launch and Reentry Vehicle), MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles) and RVAO (Reentry Vehicle Associated Object).
- RVAO
-
Reentry Vehicle Associated Object
The abbreviation RVAO (Reentry Vehicle Associated Object) includes the abbreviation RV (Reentry Vehicle).
- RVCF
-
Remote Vehicle Checkout Facility
- RXTE
-
Rossi X-Ray Timing Explorer
- ReAA
-
Recherches Aéronautiques et Aérospatiales
- S&AD
-
Science and Applications Directorate
- S&MST
-
Space and Missile System Test
- S&SED
-
Satellite and Space Electronics Division
- S3
-
Sortie Support System
- SAAM
-
Surface-Air Anti-Missile
- SAAM
-
Système d’Auto-défense Anti-Missiles
- SAAS
-
Shuttle Aerospace Actuator Simulator
- SAB
-
Satellite Assembly Building
- SAB
-
Shuttle Assembly Building
- SAB
-
Spacecraft Assembly Building
- SAB
-
Storage and Assembly Building
- SABIR
-
Space-Based Interceptor
- SAC
-
Space Applications Corporation
- SAD
-
Shuttle Authorized Document
- SAD
-
Spacecraft Attitude Display
- SAEF
-
Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility
- SAF
-
Spacecraft Assembly Facility
- SAID
-
Shuttle Authorized Item Document
- SAIL
-
Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory
- SAINT
-
Satellite Interceptor Program
- SAL
-
Scientific Airlock
- SAL
-
Shuttle Avionics Laboratory
- SAM
-
Shuttle Activation Monitor
- SAM
-
School of Aerospace Medicine
- SAM
-
Shuttle Attachment Manipulator
- SAM
-
Surface-To-Air Missile
- SAMP
-
Shuttle Automated Mass Properties
- SAMS
-
Space Acceleration Measurement System
- SAMS
-
Shuttle Altitude Measuring System
- SAMS
-
Shuttle Attached Manipulator System
- SAMTEC
-
Space And Missile Test Center
- SAMTO
-
Space And Missile Test Organization
- SANS
-
Stellar Autonomous Navigation System
- SAREX
-
Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
- SARGE
-
Suborbital Autonomous Rocket with GuidancE
- SARP
-
Shuttle Astronaut Recruitment Program
- SAS
-
Small Astronomy Satellite
- SASCB
-
Shuttle Avionics Software Control Board
The abbreviation SASCB (Shuttle Avionics Software Control Board) includes the abbreviation CB (Control Board).
- SASR
-
Shuttle Avionics Status Review
The abbreviation SASR (Shuttle Avionics Status Review) includes the abbreviation SR (Status Review).
- SASR
-
Shuttle Avionics System Review
- SATAF
-
Shuttle Activation Task Force
The abbreviation SATAF (Shuttle Activation Task Force) includes the abbreviation TF (Task Force).
- SATCON
-
Satellite Connectivity Simulation
- SATO
-
Shuttle Attached TeleOperator
- SATS
-
Shuttle Avionics Test Set
- SATS
-
Shuttle Avionics Test Station
- SATS
-
Small Applications Technology Satellite
- SATSIM
-
Satellite Target Sensing Simulation
- SAW
-
Satellite Attack Warning
- SAW/V
-
Satellite Attack Warning/Verification
- SB
-
Space Base
- SBDEW
-
Space-Based, Directed-Energy Weapon
- SBDEWSIM
-
Space-Based, Directed-Energy Weapon Simulation
- SBFS
-
Space Businesses Financial Services
- SBI
-
Space-Based Interceptor
- SBKEW
-
Space-Based Kinetic-Energy Weapon
- SBKEWS
-
Space-Based Kinetic-Energy Weapon System
- SBKKV
-
Space-Based Kinetic Kill Vehicle
- SBKKVWS
-
Space-Based Kinetic Kill Vehicle Weapon System
- SBL
-
Space-Based Laser
- SBLIP
-
Space-Based Laser Intercept Program
- SBM
-
Strategic Ballistic Missile
The abbreviation SBM (Strategic Ballistic Missile) includes the abbreviation BM (Ballistic Missile).
- SBMS
-
Space-Based Battle Manager Satellite
- SBMS
-
Spaceborne Battle Management Satellite
The abbreviation SBMS (Spaceborne Battle Management Satellite) includes the abbreviation BM (Battle Management).
- SBNPB
-
Space-Based Neutral Particle Beam
- SBOTV
-
Space-Based OTV
- SBS
-
Satellite Business System
- SBS
-
Scientific Business Satellite
- SBSS
-
Space-Based Space Surveillance
- SBSS
-
Space-Based Surveillance System
- SBTC
-
Speed Brake/Thrust Controller
- SC
-
Spacecraft
- SC/SM
-
Spacecraft Systems Monitor
- SC/TC
-
Spacecraft Test Conductor
The abbreviation SC/TC (Spacecraft Test Conductor) includes the abbreviation TC (Test Conductor).
- SCA
-
Shuttle Carrier Aircraft
The abbreviation SCA (Shuttle Carrier Aircraft) includes the abbreviation CA (Carrier Aircraft).
- SCAN
-
Selected Current Aerospace Notice
- SCAN
-
Shuttle Connector Analysis Network
- SCAP
-
Shuttle Configuration Analysis Program
- SCAT
-
Space Communication And Tracking
- SCCC
-
Spacecraft Command and Control Center
The abbreviation SCCC (Spacecraft Command and Control Center) includes the abbreviation CC (Control Center).
- SCDR
-
Shuttle Critical Design Review
The abbreviation SCDR (Shuttle Critical Design Review) includes abbreviations CDR (Critical Design Review) and DR (Design Review).
- SCE
-
Sortie Cargo Element
The abbreviation SCE (Sortie Cargo Element) includes the abbreviation CE (Cargo Element).
- SCE
-
Space Transportation System Cargo Element
The abbreviation SCE (Space Transportation System Cargo Element) includes the abbreviation CE (Cargo Element).
- SCF
-
Satellite Control Facility
- SCF
-
Sequence Compatibility Firing
- SCF
-
Spacecraft Control Facility
- SCIM
-
Shuttle Cargo Integration Manager
- SCIP
-
Shuttle Cargo Integration Plan
- SCIU
-
Sortie Control Interface Unit
- SCLM
-
Stability, Control, and Load Maneuver
- SCMU
-
Satellite Control and Monitor Unit
- SCO
-
Spacecraft Operator
- SCOSA
-
Subcommittee on Space Technology and Applications
The abbreviation SCOSA (Subcommittee on Space Technology and Applications) includes the abbreviation SC (Subcommittee).
- SCR
-
Space-Constructible Radiator
- SCRAM
-
Station Crew Return Alternative Module
- SCS
-
Spacecraft Control System
- SCSCP
-
SCS Control Panel
The abbreviation SCSCP (SCS Control Panel) includes the abbreviation CP (Control Panel).
- SCSS
-
Sea-Cure Satellite System
- SCSS
-
Satellite Control Simulation System
- SCTE
-
Spacecraft Central Timing Equipment
- SCU
-
Service and Cooling Umbilical
- SCU
-
Shuttle Configuration Unit
- SCVE
-
Spacecraft Vicinity Equipment
- SD
-
Space Division
- SD/AFSC
-
Space Division/Air Force Systems Command
The abbreviation SD/AFSC (Space Division/Air Force Systems Command) includes the abbreviation AF (Air Force).
- SD/IN
-
Space Division/Intelligence
- SD/SP
-
Space Division Directorate of Security
- SDAP
-
Shuttle Descent Analysis Program
The abbreviation SDAP (Shuttle Descent Analysis Program) includes the abbreviation DAP (Descent Analysis Program).
- SDAT
-
Spacecraft Data Analysis Team
- SDC
-
Space Data Corporation
- SDCCC
-
Space Defense Command Communication Center
- SDCOC
-
Space Defense Command Operations Center
- SDD
-
Shuttle Design Directive
- SDE
-
Space Division Evaluator
- SDF
-
Shuttle Development Facility
- SDG
-
Strap-Down Gyro
- SDHS
-
Satellite Data Handling System
- SDIL
-
Spacecraft DCD Interface Logic
- SDLV
-
Shuttle-Derived Launch Vehicle
The abbreviation SDLV (Shuttle-Derived Launch Vehicle) includes the abbreviation LV (Launch Vehicle).
- SDM
-
Shuttle Data Management
- SDM
-
Shuttle Definition Manual
- SDMB
-
Shuttle Discrepancy Management Board
- SDMS
-
Shuttle Data Management System
The abbreviation SDMS (Shuttle Data Management System) includes the abbreviation DMS (Data Management System).
- SDP
-
Shuttle Data Processor
The abbreviation SDP (Shuttle Data Processor) includes the abbreviation DP (Data Processor).
- SDPC
-
Shuttle Data Processing Complex
The abbreviation SDPC (Shuttle Data Processing Complex) includes the abbreviation DP (Data Processing).
- SDPLV
-
Shuttle-Derived-Propellant Launch Vehicle
The abbreviation SDPLV (Shuttle-Derived-Propellant Launch Vehicle) includes the abbreviation LV (Launch Vehicle).
- SDQA
-
Space Division Quality Assurance
The abbreviation SDQA (Space Division Quality Assurance) includes the abbreviation QA (Quality Assurance).
- SDR
-
Spacelab Disposition Record
The abbreviation SDR (Spacelab Disposition Record) includes the abbreviation DR (Disposition Record).
- SDRS
-
Shuttle Display Reconfiguration System
- SDS
-
Satellite Data System
- SDS
-
Shuttle Dynamic Simulation
- SDS
-
Shuttle Dynamic Simulator
- SDS
-
Space Defense System
- SDSS
-
Space Division Shuttle Simulator
- SDT
-
Shuttle Data Tape
The abbreviation SDT (Shuttle Data Tape) is included in the abbreviation MSDT (Multiple Shuttle Data Tape), and it includes the abbreviation DT (Data Tape).