Astronautics Abbreviations and Acronyms

1. PUGS
   Propellant Utilization and Gauging System
2. PUV
   Propellant Utilization Valve
3. PVA
   Propellant Valve Actuator
4. PVA
   Preburner Valve Actuator
5. PVDS
   Propellant Vent and Drain System
6. PVO
   Pioneer Venus Orbiter
7. PVT
   Preflight Verification Test
8. PVT
   Pyrotechnic Verification Test
9. QRSL
   quick-reaction space laboratory
10. QTV
    Qualification Test Vehicle
11. RA
    Radar Altimeter
12. RADALT
    Radar Altimeter
13. RAE
    Royal Aerospace Establishment
14. RAI
    Radar Altimeter Indicator
15. RAI
    Roll Attitude Indicator
16. RALPH
    Reduction and Acquisition of Lunar Pulse Heights
17. RALT
    Radar Altimeter
18. RAPCON
    radar approach and control
19. RCS
    Reentry Control System
20. RDS
    Rocketdyne Digital Simulator

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