Spaceflight Abbreviations and Acronyms

1. ALS
   Advanced Launch System
2. AMU
   Astronaut Maneuvering Unit
3. ISO
   Infrared Space Observatory
4. A&L
   Approach and Landing
5. sam
   Shuttle Attachment ManiPulator
6. sam
   Shuttle Activation Monitor
7. SST
   Spacecraft Systems Test
8. SST
   Space Surveillance and Tracking
9. ARS
   Attitude Reference System
10. BAT
    Burst Alert Telescope
11. F&C
    Flight Control
12. SAS
    Small Astronomy Satellite
13. STP
    Shuttle Technology Panel
14. STP
    Space Technology Payload
15. STP
    Space Test Program
16. MCT
    Maximum Climb Thrust
17. SATS
    Small Applications Technology Satellite
18. SSSS
    Space Shuttle System Specification
19. ANS
    Astronomical Netherlands Satellite
20. MAPS
    Measurement of Air Pollution from Satellites

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