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Astronautics

Space transport engineering, spaceflight engineering, astronautics, astronautical engineering, cosmonautics, rocketry, spacecraft, rockets and missiles.

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Themes and places

Étage Principal Cryotechnique

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External Payload Operations Center

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Extended Range Automatic Targeting of Otomat missile

Earth Radiation Budget Experiment

Extended-Range Ballistic Missile

The abbreviation ERBM (Extended-Range Ballistic Missile) includes the abbreviation BM (Ballistic Missile).

Earth Radiation Budget Satellite

Edwards Rocket Engine Test Site

The abbreviation ERETS (Edwards Rocket Engine Test Site) includes the abbreviation TS (Test Site).

Exoatmospheric Reentry Vehicle Interceptor

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Endoatmospheric Reentry Vehicle Interceptor System

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Exoatmospheric Research Interceptor System

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Earth Return Orbiter

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Earth Resources Observations System

European Remote Sensing (Satellite)

Earth Resources Satellite

The abbreviation ERS (Earth Resources Satellite) is included in abbreviations such as JERS (Japanese Earth Resources Satellite) and CBERS (China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite).

Environmental Research Satellite

Entry and Recovery Simulation

Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar

The abbreviation ERSIR (Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar) includes the abbreviation SIR (Shuttle Imaging Radar).

Earth Resources Technology Satellite

Experimental Reentry Vehicle

The abbreviation ERV (Experimental Reentry Vehicle) includes the abbreviation RV (Reentry Vehicle).

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European Space Agency

The abbreviation ESA (European Space Agency) is included in abbreviations such as ESABu (European Space Agency Bulletin), ESAJ (European Space Agency Journal), ESAST (European Space Agency Scientific Technical Review) and ESA-CWE (European Space Agency - Study on Collaborative Working environments for large organizations).

European Space Agency - Study on Collaborative Working environments for large organizations

The abbreviation ESA-CWE (European Space Agency - Study on Collaborative Working environments for large organizations) includes the abbreviation ESA (European Space Agency).

European Space Agency Bulletin

The abbreviation ESABu (European Space Agency Bulletin) includes the abbreviation ESA (European Space Agency).

European Space Agency Journal

The abbreviation ESAJ (European Space Agency Journal) includes the abbreviation ESA (European Space Agency).

European Space Agency Scientific Technical Review

The abbreviation ESAST (European Space Agency Scientific Technical Review) includes the abbreviation ESA (European Space Agency).

Electronic Spacecraft Simulator

European Space Data Center

EVA Support Equipment

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European Student Earth Orbiter

ESA Space Information Systems

Experiment Support Module

The abbreviation ESM (Experiment Support Module) includes the abbreviation SM (Support Module).

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Eastern Space and Missile Center

Eastern Space and Missile Center Regulation

European Student Moon Orbiter

European Student Moon Rover

European Space Operations Centre

European Space Operations Center

European Space Power Conference

European Space Policy Institute

European Spatial Planning Observation Network

European Space Research Institute

European Space Research Organisation

European Space Research Organization

Early Space Station

The abbreviation ESS (Early Space Station) includes the abbreviation SS (Space Station).

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Enhanced Sea Sparrow Missile

Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile

European Space Research and Technology Centre

European Space Technology Center

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European Space Technology Platform (www.estp-space.eu)

Escape Suit Ventilation System

The abbreviation ESVS (Escape Suit Ventilation System) includes the abbreviation SVS (Suit Ventilation System).

External Tank

The abbreviation ET (External Tank) is included in abbreviations such as ETA (External Tank Attachment), ETD (External Tank Door), ETLOW (External Tank Lift-Off Weight), ETS (External Tank System), ETSS (External Tank Separation Subsystem), ETUD (External Tank Umbilical Disconnect) and ETVA (External Tank Vent Arm).

External Tank Attachment

The abbreviation ETA (External Tank Attachment) includes the abbreviation ET (External Tank).

External Tank Door

The abbreviation ETD (External Tank Door) includes the abbreviation ET (External Tank).

Eglin Test Facility

The abbreviation ETF (Eglin Test Facility) includes the abbreviation TF (Test Facility).

External Tank Lift-Off Weight

The abbreviation ETLOW (External Tank Lift-Off Weight) includes the abbreviation ET (External Tank).

Earth To Orbit

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Electronic Control Assembly Thrust Vector Pitch and Yaw

Eastern Test Range

The abbreviation ETR (Eastern Test Range) is included in abbreviations such as AFETR (Air Force Eastern Test Range), AFETRM (Air Force Eastern Test Range Manual) and ETROD (Eastern Test Range Operations Directive).

Eastern Test Range Operations Directive

The abbreviation ETROD (Eastern Test Range Operations Directive) includes the abbreviation ETR (Eastern Test Range).

External Tank System

The abbreviation ETS (External Tank System) includes the abbreviation ET (External Tank).

External Tank Separation Subsystem

The abbreviation ETSS (External Tank Separation Subsystem) includes the abbreviation ET (External Tank).

External Tank Umbilical Disconnect

The abbreviation ETUD (External Tank Umbilical Disconnect) includes the abbreviation ET (External Tank).

External Tank Vent Arm

The abbreviation ETVA (External Tank Vent Arm) includes the abbreviation ET (External Tank).

European Meterological Satellite (Organisation)

European Retrievable Carrier

European Consortium Communications Satellite

European Union Satellite Centre (www.eusc.europa.eu)

= CSUE | Centro Satellitare dell'Unione Europea | In Italian
= CSUE | Centro de Satélites de la Unión Europea | In Spanish

EU Agency for the Space Programme

European Telecommunications Satellite Organization (https://www.eutelsat.com/)

Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer

The abbreviation EUVE (Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer) includes abbreviations EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) and UV (Ultraviolet).

Entry Vehicle

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Extravehicular Activity

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Extravehicular Activity System

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Extravehicular Activity Translational Aid

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Extravehicular Communications

Eastern Vehicle Checkout Facility

Extravehicular Communications System

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Extravehicular Communications Umbilical

Extravehicular Life Support System

The abbreviation EVLSS (Extravehicular Life Support System) includes abbreviations LSS (Life Support System) and SS (Support System).

Earth-Viewing Module

Extravehicular Mobility Unit

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Extravehicular Suit

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Extravehicular Suit Communications

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Extravehicular Space Suit

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Extravehicular Suit Telecommunications

Extravehicular Space Unit

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Extravehicular Transfer

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Ascent Trajectory

European Crew Personal Dosimeter

Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation

Flight Acceptance Composite Test

Final Approach Display

Final Approach Equipment

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First Aerodynamic Flight

First Approach and Landing

Flight Acceleration Monitor System

Flight Activities Officer

Freedom Attached Payloads

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Final Approach Plane

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Flight Acceptance Review

The abbreviation FAR (Flight Acceptance Review) includes the abbreviation AR (Acceptance Review).

Flight Analysis Review

Flight Analysis System

Flight Acceleration Safety Cutoff System

Flight Attitude Table

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Fixed-Base Aft Station

Flyback Booster

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Fixed-Base Crew Station

The abbreviation FBCS (Fixed-Base Crew Station) includes the abbreviation CS (Crew Station).

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Fleet Ballistic Missile

The abbreviation FBM (Fleet Ballistic Missile) includes the abbreviation BM (Ballistic Missile).

Fuel Bleed Valve

Flight Computer

The abbreviation FC (Flight Computer) is included in abbreviations such as BFC (Backup Flight Computer), FCOS (Flight Computer Operating System) and MFC (Multiple-Flight Computer).

Flight Control

The abbreviation FC (Flight Control) is included in abbreviations such as BFCS (Backup Flight Control System), AFC (Aerodynamic Flight Control), AFC (Automatic Flight Control), AFCS (Automatic Flight Control System), BFC (Backup Flight Control), BUFC (Backup Flight Controller), DFCS (Digital Flight Control Software), DFCS (Digital Flight Control System), FCAP (Flight Control Applications Program), FCD (Flight Control Division), FCDB (Flight Control Data Bus), FCE (Flight Control Equipment), FCH (Flight Controller's Handbook), FCHL (Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory), FCI (Flight Control Indicator), FCIM (Flight Control Interface Module), FCOH (Flight Controller's Operational Handbook), FCOS (Flight Control Operating System), FCOS (Flight Control Operational Software), FCR (Flight Control Room), FCS (Flight Control Simulator), FCS (Flight Control System), FCT (Flight Control Team), FCT (Flight Controller Trainer), FCTR (Flight Controller Training Room), HFC (Hydraulic Flight Control), HFCL (Hydraulic Flight Control Laboratory), HFCT (Hydraulic Flight Control Test), MFC (Manual Flight Control), MFC (Multiple-Flight Controller), MFCS (Manual Flight Control System), PFCF (Payload Flight Control Facility), PFCS (Primary Flight Control System), SFCS (Survival Flight Control System), SSFCS (Space Shuttle Flight Control System) and TFCS (Triplex Flight Control Subsystem).

Flight Critical

Flight Crew Accommodation Facility

Flight Control Applications Program

The abbreviation FCAP (Flight Control Applications Program) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Control Division

The abbreviation FCD (Flight Control Division) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Control Data Bus

The abbreviation FCDB (Flight Control Data Bus) includes abbreviations DB (Data Bus) and FC (Flight Control).

Flexible Confined Detonating Cord

The abbreviation FCDC (Flexible Confined Detonating Cord) includes the abbreviation CDC (Confined Detonating Cord).

Flight Control Equipment

The abbreviation FCE (Flight Control Equipment) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Crew Equipment

The abbreviation FCE (Flight Crew Equipment) is included in the abbreviation FCEF (Flight Crew Equipment Facility).

Flight Crew Equipment Facility

The abbreviation FCEF (Flight Crew Equipment Facility) includes the abbreviation FCE (Flight Crew Equipment).

First Captive Flight

Functional Check Flight

Flight Controller's Handbook

The abbreviation FCH (Flight Controller's Handbook) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory

The abbreviation FCHL (Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Control Indicator

The abbreviation FCI (Flight Control Indicator) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Crew Integration

Flight Control Interface Module

The abbreviation FCIM (Flight Control Interface Module) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Cargo Implementation Plan

Foot-Controlled Maneuvering Unit

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Flight Crew Operations

The abbreviation FCO (Flight Crew Operations) is included in abbreviations such as FCOB (Flight Crew Operations Branch) and FCOD (Flight Crew Operations Directorate).

Flight Crew Operations Branch

The abbreviation FCOB (Flight Crew Operations Branch) includes the abbreviation FCO (Flight Crew Operations).

Flight Crew Operations Directorate

The abbreviation FCOD (Flight Crew Operations Directorate) includes the abbreviation FCO (Flight Crew Operations).

Flight Controller's Operational Handbook

The abbreviation FCOH (Flight Controller's Operational Handbook) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Computer Operating System

The abbreviation FCOS (Flight Computer Operating System) includes abbreviations FC (Flight Computer) and OS (Operating System).

Flight Control Operating System

The abbreviation FCOS (Flight Control Operating System) includes abbreviations FC (Flight Control) and OS (Operating System).

Flight Control Operational Software

The abbreviation FCOS (Flight Control Operational Software) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Correction Proposal

Fuel Cell Propellant

The abbreviation FCP (Fuel Cell Propellant) includes the abbreviation FC (Fuel Cell).

Flight Configuration Review

The abbreviation FCR (Flight Configuration Review) includes the abbreviation CR (Configuration Review).

Flight Control Room

The abbreviation FCR (Flight Control Room) includes abbreviations CR (Control Room) and FC (Flight Control).

Flight Control Simulator

The abbreviation FCS (Flight Control Simulator) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Control System

The abbreviation FCS (Flight Control System) is included in abbreviations such as BFCS (Backup Flight Control System), AFCS (Automatic Flight Control System), DFCS (Digital Flight Control System), MFCS (Manual Flight Control System), PFCS (Primary Flight Control System), SFCS (Survival Flight Control System) and SSFCS (Space Shuttle Flight Control System), and it includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Crew System

Front Crew System

Flight Crew Support Division

Flight Combustion Stability Monitor

Flight Control Team

The abbreviation FCT (Flight Control Team) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Controller Trainer

The abbreviation FCT (Flight Controller Trainer) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Crew Trainer

The abbreviation FCT (Flight Crew Trainer) is included in the abbreviation FCTS (Flight Crew Trainer Simulator).

Flight Crew Training Building

Flight Controller Training Room

The abbreviation FCTR (Flight Controller Training Room) includes the abbreviation FC (Flight Control).

Flight Crew Trainer Simulator

The abbreviation FCTS (Flight Crew Trainer Simulator) includes the abbreviation FCT (Flight Crew Trainer).

Flow Control Valve

Flight Day

Flight Director

The abbreviation FD (Flight Director) is included in abbreviations such as AFD (Assistant Flight Director), FDAI (Flight Director Attitude Indicator), FDI (Flight Director Instrument), FDL (Flight Director Loop), FDO (Flight Director’s Office) and FDRI (Flight Director Rate Indicator).

Flight Deck Assembly

Flight Director Attitude Indicator

The abbreviation FDAI (Flight Director Attitude Indicator) includes the abbreviation FD (Flight Director).

Flight Design Control Facility

First Drop Flight

Flight Data File

Flight Detection and Isolation

Flight Director Instrument

The abbreviation FDI (Flight Director Instrument) includes the abbreviation FD (Flight Director).

Flight Display Keyboard

The abbreviation FDK (Flight Display Keyboard) includes the abbreviation DK (Display Keyboard).

Flight Director Loop

The abbreviation FDL (Flight Director Loop) includes the abbreviation FD (Flight Director).

Flight Data Manager

Flight Design Manager

Flight Director’s Office

The abbreviation FDO (Flight Director’s Office) includes the abbreviation FD (Flight Director).

Flight Dynamics Officer

Flight Design Operations Review

Flight Design Panel

Flight Definition Requirement

Flight Definition and Requirements Directive

Flight Definition and Requirements Document

The abbreviation FDRD (Flight Definition and Requirements Document) includes the abbreviation RD (Requirements Document).

Flight Determination and Requirements Directive

Flight Director Rate Indicator

The abbreviation FDRI (Flight Director Rate Indicator) includes the abbreviation FD (Flight Director).

Flight Design and Scheduling

Flight Design System

Flight Dynamics Simulator

Flight Dynamics Software

Flight Dynamics Support

Flight Dynamics System

Flight Dynamics Simulation Complex

Flight Dynamics Situation Complex

Frequency Difference of Arrival

Flight Experiment

Flight Experiment Apparatus

Forward Equipment Bay

The abbreviation FEB (Forward Equipment Bay) includes the abbreviation EB (Equipment Bay).

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Flight Events Demonstration

Flight Execution Data Base

The abbreviation FEDB (Flight Execution Data Base) includes the abbreviation DB (Data Base).

Facility and Equipment Design Plan

Flight Equipment Interface Design

Flight Equipment Interface Device

First-Element Launch

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Flight Equipment Processing Contractor

Flight Element Set

Flight Execution Support Plan

Flight Elapsed Time

The abbreviation FET (Flight Elapsed Time) includes the abbreviation ET (Elapsed Time).

Flight Evaluation Working Group

The abbreviation FEWG (Flight Evaluation Working Group) includes the abbreviation WG (Working Group).

Forward Fuselage

Final Flight Certification

First-Flight Capability

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