Abbreviations related to the theme ‘Astronautics’
Space transport engineering, spaceflight engineering, astronautics, astronautical engineering, cosmonautics, rocketry; spacecraft, rockets and missiles.
- Code
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Meaning
Language
Themes and places
- IGA
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Inner Gimbal Angle
- IGAX
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Inner Gimbal Axis
- IGOS
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Interactive Graphic Orbit System
- IGS
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Inertial Guidance System
The abbreviation IGS (Inertial Guidance System) includes the abbreviation IG (Inertial Guidance).
- IGS
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Intergimbal Assembly
- IGSE
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In-Space Ground Support Equipment
- IGV
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Inlet Guide Valve
- IHTV
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Interim Hypersonic Test Vehicle
The abbreviation IHTV (Interim Hypersonic Test Vehicle) includes the abbreviation TV (Test Vehicle).
- IIOP
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In-Orbit Plane
- IJSC
-
International Journal of Satellite Communications
- ILA
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Instrument Landing Approach
The abbreviation ILA (Instrument Landing Approach) is included in the abbreviation ILAS (Instrument Landing Approach System).
- ILAS
-
Instrument Landing Approach System
The abbreviation ILAS (Instrument Landing Approach System) includes the abbreviation ILA (Instrument Landing Approach).
- ILC
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Initial Launch Capability
- ILCCS
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Integrated Launch Checkout and Control System
- ILRS
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International Laser Ranging Service (https://ilrs.cddis.eosdis.nasa.gov/)
- ILRV
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Integral Launch and Reentry Vehicle
The abbreviation ILRV (Integral Launch and Reentry Vehicle) includes the abbreviation RV (Reentry Vehicle).
- ILS
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Instrument Landing System
- ILSSE
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Integrated Life Science Shuttle Experiment
- IMASSA
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Institut de Médecine Aérospatiale - Service de Santé des Armées
- IML
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International Microgravity Lab
- IMLEO
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Initial Mass in Low Earth Orbit
- IMP
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Inflatable Micrometeoroid Paraglider
- IMS
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Interplanetary Monitor Satellite
- IMSO
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International Mobile Satellite Organization
- IMSS
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In-Flight Medical Supply System
- IMU
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Inertial Measurement Unit
- IMUPLM
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Inertial Measurement Unit Prelaunch Monitor
- INCAS
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Institutul Naţional de Cercetare-Dezvoltare Aerospaţială
- INMARSAT
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International Maritime Satellite
- INPE
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Instituto de Pesquisas Espaciais
- INR
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Inertial Reference
- INS
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Inertial Navigation System
The abbreviation INS (Inertial Navigation System) is included in abbreviations such as HAINS (High-Accuracy Inertial Navigation System), LINS (Laser Inertial Navigation System) and DINS (Defense Inertial Navigation System).
- INSAT
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India Communications Satellite
- INSIGHT
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Interior exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport
- INTA
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Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial (www.inta.es)
- INTEGRAL
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INTErnational Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory
- INTELSAT
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International Telecommunications Satellite
- IOBM
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In Ocean By Mistake
- IOC
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In-Orbit Checkout and Calibration
- IOD
-
Initial Orbit Determination
- IOF
-
Initial Operational Flight
- IP
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Instructor Pilot
- IP
-
Instrument Payload
- IPACS
-
Integrated Power and Attitude Control System
- IPAD
-
Integrated Program for Aerospace Vehicle Design
- IPMS
-
Inertial Performance Measurement System
The abbreviation IPMS (Inertial Performance Measurement System) includes the abbreviation PMS (Performance Measurement System).
- IRANSAT
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IRANian Government Communications SATellite
- IRAS
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Infrared Astronomical Satellite
- IRBM
-
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
The abbreviation IRBM (Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile) includes the abbreviation BM (Ballistic Missile).
- IRBS
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Intermediate-Range Booster System
- IRCFE
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Infrared Communications Flight Experiment
- IRG
-
Inertial Rate Gyro
- IRIG
-
Inertial Rate Integrating Gyroscope
- IRIG
-
Inertial Reference Integrating Gyroscope
- IRR
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Integral Rocket Ramjet
- IRU
-
IVA Replaceable Unit
- IS
-
Integrated Satellite
- ISA
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Inertial Sensor Assembly
- ISAE
-
Institut Supérieur de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (www.isae.fr)
- ISAMS
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Improved Stratospheric and Mesospheric Sounder
- ISAS
-
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
-
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
-
Integrated Space Plan
- ISRO
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Indian Space Research Organisation (https://www.isro.gov.in/)
- ISS
-
International Space Station
The abbreviation ISS (International Space Station) includes the abbreviation SS (Space Station).
- ISS
-
Inertial Subsystem
- ISTA
-
Intertank Structural Test Assembly
- ISZ
-
Iskusstvenniy Sputnik Zemli
- ITAES
-
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Aerospace Electronic Systems
- ITL
-
Integrated Transport Launcher
- ITMG
-
Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
- ITS
-
Intercept Trajectory Simulation
- IUA
-
Inertial Unit Assembly
- IUE
-
International Ultraviolet Explorer
- IUS
-
Inertial Upper Stage
- IV
-
Initial Velocity
- IVA
-
Intravehicular Activity
- IVBC
-
Integrated Vehicle Baseline Characteristic
- IVBC
-
Integrated Vehicle Baseline Configuration
- IVSI
-
Instantaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
- IWF
-
Institut für Weltraumforschung (https://www.oeaw.ac.at/iwf/home)
- InJAE
-
Indian Journal of Aerospace Engineering Division
- IntSM
-
Interavia Space Markets
- IsSRT
-
Israel Space Research and Technology Information Bulletin
- JAMRASM
-
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
-
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
-
Journal of Aerospace Engineering
- JAerP
-
Journal of Aerospace Power
- JAnSc
-
Journal of Astronautical Sciences
- JBIS
-
Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- JEM
-
Japanese Experiment Module
- JERS
-
Japanese Earth Resources Satellite
The abbreviation JERS (Japanese Earth Resources Satellite) includes the abbreviation ERS (Earth Resources Satellite).
- JFACT
-
Joint Flight Acceptance Composite Test
- JOP
-
Jupiter Orbiter Probe
- JP
-
Jet Propellant
- JPAS
-
Journal of Practical Applications in Space
- JPL
-
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- JPOC
-
JSC (Johnson Space Center) Payload Operations Center
- JSAR
-
Journal of Space Astronomy Research
- JSASJ
-
Japan Society of Aeronautical Space Sciences Journal
- JSASS
-
Japan Society of Aeronautical Space Sciences
- JSAST
-
Japan Society of Aeronautical Space Sciences Transactions
- JSC
-
Johnson Space Center
- JSCM
-
Johnson Space Center Manual
- JSLWG
-
Joint Spacelab Working Group
- JSpRo
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Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
- JSpT
-
Journal of Spacecraft Technology
- KAPL
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Approved Parts List
- KAPN
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Automated Payloads Notice
- KAPPS
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Automated Payloads Project Specification
- KATS
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Avionics Test Set
- KBAC
-
Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
The abbreviation KBAC (Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor) includes the abbreviation BAC (Booster Assembly Contractor).
- KBC
-
Kapton Beta Cloth
The abbreviation KBC (Kapton Beta Cloth) includes the abbreviation BC (Beta Cloth).
- KCR
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Change Request
The abbreviation KCR (KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Change Request) includes the abbreviation CR (Change Request).
- KDMS
-
Kennedy Data Management System
The abbreviation KDMS (Kennedy Data Management System) includes the abbreviation DMS (Data Management System).
- KDN
-
Kinetically Designed Nozzle
- KDS
-
Kennedy-Developed Software
- KHB
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Handbook
- KIMS
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Inventory Management System
- KIP
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Key Inspection Point
- KMI
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Management Instruction
- KMR
-
Kwajalein Missile Range
- KN
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Notice
- KOI
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Operation Instruction
- KOM
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Organizational Manual
- KOSC
-
Kennedy Operations Support Center
- KPD
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Program Directive
- KPLO
-
Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter
- KPRD
-
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
-
Kiernan Reentry Measurements Site
- KREMS
-
Kwajalein Reentry Measurement System
- KSC
-
Kennedy Space Center
The abbreviation KSC (Kennedy Space Center) is included in the abbreviation KSCAP (Kennedy Space Center Area Permit).
- KSCAP
-
Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
The abbreviation KSCAP (Kennedy Space Center Area Permit) includes the abbreviation KSC (Kennedy Space Center).
- KSLM
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Spacelab Plan/Requirement
- KSLN
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Spacelab Notice
- KSLPS
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Spacelab Project Specification
- KSM
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Shuttle Management Document
- KSPN
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Shuttle Project Notice
- KSPS
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Shuttle Project Specification
- KSSS
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Shuttle Project Station Set Specification
- KSSS
-
KSC (Kennedy Space Center) Station Set Specification
- KTF
-
Kauai Test Facility
The abbreviation KTF (Kauai Test Facility) includes the abbreviation TF (Test Facility).
- L&D
-
Landing and Deceleration
- L&L
-
Launch and Landing
The abbreviation L&L (Launch and Landing) is included in the abbreviation L&LS (Launch and Landing Site).
- L&LS
-
Launch and Landing Site
The abbreviation L&LS (Launch and Landing Site) includes abbreviations L&L (Launch and Landing) and LS (Landing Site).
L&LS is equivalent to LLS (Launch and Landing Site) in English.
- LA
-
Launch Area
- LA
-
Launch Azimuth
- LACB
-
Landing Aids Control Building
- LAGEOS
-
LAser GEOdynamics Satellite (https://lageos.cddis.eosdis.nasa.gov/)
- LAGS
-
Launch Abort Guide Simulation
- LAIU
-
Launch Abort Interface Unit
- LAM
-
Low-Altitude Mission
- LARES
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Laser Relativity Satellite
- LAS
-
Low-Altitude Sensor
- LASERCOM
-
Laser Communications Payload
- LASS
-
Large-Amplitude Space Simulator
- LASS
-
Low-Altitude Surveillance System
- LB
-
Launch Boost
- LBTB
-
Launch Base Test Plan
The abbreviation LBTB (Launch Base Test Plan) includes the abbreviation TP (Test Plan).
- LBTPP
-
Launch Base Test Plan/Procedure
The abbreviation LBTPP (Launch Base Test Plan/Procedure) includes the abbreviation TP (Test Plan).
- LC
-
Launch Complex
- LC
-
Launch Cost
- LC
-
Launch Countdown
- LC&CO
-
Launch Control and Checkout
- LCA
-
Launch Control Amplifier
- LCC
-
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
-
Launch Commit Criteria
The abbreviation LCC (Launch Commit Criteria) is included in the abbreviation LCCD (Launch Commit Criteria Document).
- LCC
-
Launch Control Complex
- LCC
-
Low-Cost Carrier
- LCCD
-
Launch Commit Criteria Document
The abbreviation LCCD (Launch Commit Criteria Document) includes the abbreviation LCC (Launch Commit Criteria).
- LCE
-
Launch Complex Engineer
- LCE
-
Launch Complex Equipment
- LCMS
-
Low-Cost Modular Spacecraft
- LCROSS
-
Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite
- LCS
-
Launch Control System
- LCV
-
Logistics Cargo Vehicle
- LDB
-
Launch Data Bus
The abbreviation LDB (Launch Data Bus) includes the abbreviation DB (Data Bus).
- LDEC
-
Lunar Docking Events Controller
- LDIU
-
Launch Data Interface Unit
- LDS
-
Landing, Deservicing, and Safing
- LDS
-
Launch Detection Satellite
- LE
-
Launch Escape
The abbreviation LE (Launch Escape) is included in abbreviations such as LEM (Launch Escape Monitor) and LES (Launch Escape Subsystem).
- LE
-
Leading Edge
The abbreviation LE (Leading Edge) is included in abbreviations such as LES (Leading Edge Subsystem) and LESS (Leading Edge Structural Subsystem).
- LEADS
-
LWIR Exoatmospheric Discrimination Study
- LEAP
-
Lightweight Exoatmospheric Projectile
- LEGRI
-
Low Energy Gamma Ray Imager
- LEH
-
Launch and Entry Helmet
- LEM
-
Lunar Excursion Module
- LEM
-
Launch Escape Monitor
The abbreviation LEM (Launch Escape Monitor) includes the abbreviation LE (Launch Escape).
- LEO
-
Low Earth Orbit
- LEOP
-
Launch and Early Orbit Phase