Astronautics
Space transport engineering, spaceflight engineering, astronautics, astronautical engineering, cosmonautics, rocketry, spacecraft, rockets and missiles.
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Meaning
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Themes and places
- IRG
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Inertial Rate Gyro
- IRIG
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Inertial Rate Integrating Gyroscope
- IRIG
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Inertial Reference Integrating Gyroscope
- IRR
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Integral Rocket Ramjet
- IRU
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IVA Replaceable Unit
- IS
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Integrated Satellite
- ISA
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Inertial Sensor Assembly
- ISAE
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Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (www.isae.fr)
- ISAMS
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Improved Stratospheric and Mesospheric Sounder
- ISAS
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Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (www.isas.jaxa.jp)
- ISATS
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Integration Spacecraft Automated Test System
- ISBRv
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International Space Business Review
- ISCCP
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International Satellite Cloud Climatology Project (http://isccp.giss.nasa.gov)
- ISF
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Industrial Space Facility
- ISI
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Integral Satcom Initiative
- ISL
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Inertial Systems Laboratory
- ISO
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Infrared Space Observatory
- ISP
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Integrated Space Plan
- ISRO
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Indian Space Research Organisation (www.isro.org)
- ISS
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International Space Station
The abbreviation ISS (International Space Station) includes the abbreviation SS (Space Station).
- ISTA
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Intertank Structural Test Assembly
- ISZ
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Iskusstvenniy Sputnik Zemli
- ITAES
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IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Aerospace Electronic Systems
- ITL
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Integrated Transport Launcher
- ITMG
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Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
- ITS
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Intercept Trajectory Simulation
- IUA
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Inertial Unit Assembly
- IUE
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International Ultraviolet Explorer
- IUS
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Inertial Upper Stage
- IV
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Initial Velocity
- IVA
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Intravehicular Activity
- IVSI
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Instantaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
- IWF
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Institut für Weltraumforschung (https://www.oeaw.ac.at/iwf/home)
- InJAE
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Indian Journal of Aerospace Engineering Division
- IntSM
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Interavia Space Markets
- IsSRT
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Israel Space Research and Technology Information Bulletin
- JAMRASM
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Joint Advanced Medium Range Antiship Missile
- JANNAF
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Joint Army, Navy, NASA, Air Force
The abbreviation JANNAF (Joint Army, Navy, NASA, Air Force) includes the abbreviation AF (Air Force).
- JAS
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Journal of Aerospace Science
- JASSM
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Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile
- JAXA
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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (https://global.jaxa.jp/)
- JAerE
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Journal of Aerospace Engineering
- JAerP
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Journal of Aerospace Power
- JAnSc
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Journal of Astronautical Sciences
- JBIS
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Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- JEM
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Japanese Experiment Module
- JERS
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Japanese Earth Resources Satellite
The abbreviation JERS (Japanese Earth Resources Satellite) includes the abbreviation ERS (Earth Resources Satellite).
- JFACT
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Joint Flight Acceptance Composite Test
- JOP
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Jupiter Orbiter Probe
- JP
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Jet Propellant
- JPAS
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Journal of Practical Applications in Space
- JPL
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- JPOC
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JSC (Johnson Space Center) Payload Operations Center
- JSAR
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Journal of Space Astronomy Research
- JSASJ
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Japan Society of Aeronautical Space Sciences Journal
- JSASS
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Japan Society of Aeronautical Space Sciences
- JSAST
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Japan Society of Aeronautical Space Sciences Transactions
- JSC
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Johnson Space Center
- JSCM
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Johnson Space Center Manual
- JSLWG
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Joint Spacelab Working Group
- JSpRo
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Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
- JSpT
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Journal of Spacecraft Technology
- KAPL
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Approved Parts List
- KAPN
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Automated Payloads Notice
- KAPPS
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Automated Payloads Project Specification
- KATS
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Avionics Test Set
- KBAC
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Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
The abbreviation KBAC (Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor) includes the abbreviation BAC (Booster Assembly Contractor).
- KBC
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Kapton Beta Cloth
The abbreviation KBC (Kapton Beta Cloth) includes the abbreviation BC (Beta Cloth).
- KCR
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Change Request
The abbreviation KCR (KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Change Request) includes the abbreviation CR (Change Request).
- KDMS
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Kennedy Data Management System
The abbreviation KDMS (Kennedy Data Management System) includes the abbreviation DMS (Data Management System).
- KDN
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Kinetically Designed Nozzle
- KDS
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Kennedy-Developed Software
- KHB
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Handbook
- KIMS
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Inventory Management System
- KIP
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Key Inspection Point
- KMI
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Management Instruction
- KMR
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Kwajalein Missile Range
- KN
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Notice
- KOI
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Operation Instruction
- KOM
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Organizational Manual
- KOSC
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Kennedy Operations Support Center
- KPD
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Program Directive
- KPLO
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Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter
- KPRD
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Program Requirements Document
The abbreviation KPRD (KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Program Requirements Document) includes abbreviations PR (Program Requirements) and RD (Requirements Document).
- KREMS
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Kiernan Reentry Measurements Site
- KREMS
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Kwajalein Reentry Measurement System
- KSC
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Kennedy Space Center
The abbreviation KSC (Kennedy Space Center) is included in the abbreviation KSCAP (Kennedy Space Center Area Permit).
- KSCAP
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Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
The abbreviation KSCAP (Kennedy Space Center Area Permit) includes the abbreviation KSC (Kennedy Space Center).
- KSLM
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Spacelab Plan/Requirement
- KSLN
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Spacelab Notice
- KSLPS
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Spacelab Project Specification
- KSM
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Shuttle Management Document
- KSPN
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Shuttle Project Notice
- KSPS
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Shuttle Project Specification
- KSSS
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Shuttle Project Station Set Specification
- KSSS
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KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Station Set Specification
- KTF
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Kauai Test Facility
The abbreviation KTF (Kauai Test Facility) includes the abbreviation TF (Test Facility).
- L&D
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Landing and Deceleration
- L&L
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Launch and Landing
The abbreviation L&L (Launch and Landing) is included in the abbreviation L&LS (Launch and Landing Site).
- L&LS
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Launch and Landing Site
= LLS | Launch and Landing Site | In English
The abbreviation L&LS (Launch and Landing Site) includes abbreviations L&L (Launch and Landing) and LS (Landing Site).
- LA
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Launch Area
- LA
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Launch Azimuth
- LACB
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Landing Aids Control Building
- LAGEOS
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LAser GEOdynamics Satellite (https://lageos.cddis.eosdis.nasa.gov/)
- LAGS
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Launch Abort Guide Simulation
- LAIU
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Launch Abort Interface Unit
- LAM
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Low-Altitude Mission
- LARES
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Laser Relativity Satellite
- LAS
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Low-Altitude Sensor
- LASERCOM
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Laser Communications Payload
- LASS
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Large-Amplitude Space Simulator
- LASS
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Low-Altitude Surveillance System
- LB
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Launch Boost
- LBTB
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Launch Base Test Plan
The abbreviation LBTB (Launch Base Test Plan) includes the abbreviation TP (Test Plan).
- LBTPP
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Launch Base Test Plan/Procedure
The abbreviation LBTPP (Launch Base Test Plan/Procedure) includes the abbreviation TP (Test Plan).
- LC
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Launch Complex
- LC
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Launch Cost
- LC
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Launch Countdown
- LC&CO
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Launch Control and Checkout
- LCA
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Launch Control Amplifier
- LCC
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Launch Control Center
The abbreviation LCC (Launch Control Center) is included in abbreviations such as ALCC (Airborne Launch Control Center), GMLCC (Ground Mobile Launch Control Center) and PLCC (Payload Launch Control Center), and it includes the abbreviation CC (Control Center).
- LCC
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Launch Commit Criteria
The abbreviation LCC (Launch Commit Criteria) is included in the abbreviation LCCD (Launch Commit Criteria Document).
- LCC
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Launch Control Complex
- LCC
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Low-Cost Carrier
- LCCD
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Launch Commit Criteria Document
The abbreviation LCCD (Launch Commit Criteria Document) includes the abbreviation LCC (Launch Commit Criteria).
- LCE
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Launch Complex Engineer
- LCE
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Launch Complex Equipment
- LCMS
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Low-Cost Modular Spacecraft
- LCROSS
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Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite
- LCS
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Launch Control System
- LCV
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Logistics Cargo Vehicle
- LDB
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Launch Data Bus
The abbreviation LDB (Launch Data Bus) includes the abbreviation DB (Data Bus).
- LDEC
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Lunar Docking Events Controller
- LDIU
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Launch Data Interface Unit
- LDS
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Landing, Deservicing, and Safing
- LDS
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Launch Detection Satellite
- LE
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Launch Escape
The abbreviation LE (Launch Escape) is included in abbreviations such as LEM (Launch Escape Monitor) and LES (Launch Escape Subsystem).
- LEGRI
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Low Energy Gamma Ray Imager
- LEH
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Launch and Entry Helmet
- LEM
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Lunar Excursion Module
- LEM
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Launch Escape Monitor
The abbreviation LEM (Launch Escape Monitor) includes the abbreviation LE (Launch Escape).
- LEO
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Low Earth Orbit
- LEOP
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Launch and Early Orbit Phase
- LER
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Lunar Eyepiece Receptacle
- LES
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Launch Equipment Shop
- LES
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Launch Escape Subsystem
The abbreviation LES (Launch Escape Subsystem) includes the abbreviation LE (Launch Escape).
- LES
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Launch-Entry Suit
- LES
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Lincoln Experimental Satellite
- LETF
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Launch Equipment Test Facility
The abbreviation LETF (Launch Equipment Test Facility) includes the abbreviation TF (Test Facility).
- LEV
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Lunar Excursion Vehicle
- LF
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Launch Facility
- LFV
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Lunar Flying Vehicle
- LG
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Landing Gear
- LGS
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Landing Gear Subsystem
- LGTA
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Landing Gear Test Article
The abbreviation LGTA (Landing Gear Test Article) includes the abbreviation TA (Test Article).
- LHOP
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Laser-Hardened Optical Payload
- LINJET
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Liquid Injection Electric Thruster
- LINS
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Laser Inertial Navigation System
The abbreviation LINS (Laser Inertial Navigation System) includes the abbreviation INS (Inertial Navigation System).
- LISA
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Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (http://lisa.nasa.gov)
- LLCF
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Launch and Landing Computational Facility
- LLO
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Low Lunar Orbit
- LLP
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Launch and Landing Project
The abbreviation LLP (Launch and Landing Project) is included in the abbreviation LLPO (Launch and Landing Project Office).
- LLPO
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Launch and Landing Project Office
The abbreviation LLPO (Launch and Landing Project Office) includes abbreviations LLP (Launch and Landing Project) and PO (Project Office).
- LLS
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Launch and Landing Site
= L&LS, LLS (see above)
The abbreviation LLS (Launch and Landing Site) includes the abbreviation LS (Landing Site).
- LM
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Launch Mode
- LM
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Lunar Module
The abbreviation LM (Lunar Module) is included in the abbreviation LMDE (Lunar Module Descent Engine).
- LM&SS
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Lunar Mapping and Scientific Survey
- LMDE
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Lunar Module Descent Engine
The abbreviation LMDE (Lunar Module Descent Engine) includes the abbreviation LM (Lunar Module).
- LME
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Launch Monitor Equipment
- LMF
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Lower Mid Fuselage
- LMSC
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Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation
- LMSS
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Lunar Mapping and Survey System
- LMSS
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Land Mobile Satellite System
- LO
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Launch Operations
The abbreviation LO (Launch Operations) is included in abbreviations such as LOA (Launch Operations Area), LOB (Launch Operations Building), LOC (Launch Operations Center), LOC (Launch Operations Complex), LOC (Launch Operations Contractor), LOCB (Launch Operations Control Building), LOD (Launch Operations Directorate), LOD (Launch Operations Division), LOO (Launch Operations Orders), LOP (Launch Operations Panel), POP (Prelaunch Operations Plan), ULO (Unmanned Launch Operations) and DLO (Director of Launch Operations).
- LOA
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Landing Operations Area
- LOA
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Launch Operations Area
The abbreviation LOA (Launch Operations Area) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOB
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Launch Operations Building
The abbreviation LOB (Launch Operations Building) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOC
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Launch Operations Center
The abbreviation LOC (Launch Operations Center) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOC
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Launch Operations Complex
The abbreviation LOC (Launch Operations Complex) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOC
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Launch Operations Contractor
The abbreviation LOC (Launch Operations Contractor) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOCB
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Launch Operations Control Building
The abbreviation LOCB (Launch Operations Control Building) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOD
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Launch Operations Directorate
The abbreviation LOD (Launch Operations Directorate) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOD
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Launch Operations Division
The abbreviation LOD (Launch Operations Division) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOD
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Launch Order Document
- LOI
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Lunar Orbit Insertion
- LOMADS
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Low Altitude Missile Air Defence System
- LON
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Launch On Need
- LONGRAM
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Long-Range Artillery Missile
- LOO
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Launch Operations Orders
The abbreviation LOO (Launch Operations Orders) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOP
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Launch Operations Panel
The abbreviation LOP (Launch Operations Panel) includes the abbreviation LO (Launch Operations).
- LOP-G
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Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway
- LOR
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Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
- LOSP
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Landing Operations Support Panel
- LOSS
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Lunar Orbital Space Station
The abbreviation LOSS (Lunar Orbital Space Station) includes the abbreviation SS (Space Station).
- LOT
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Lift-Off Time
- LOWG
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Landing Operations Working Group
- LPD
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Landing Point Designator
- LPD
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Launch Preparation Document
- LPD
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Launch Procedure Document
- LPG
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Liquid-Propellant Gun