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Return-path: <ota+space.mail-errors@andrew.cmu.edu> X-Andrew-Authenticated-as: 7997;andrew.cmu.edu;Ted Anderson Received: from hogtown.andrew.cmu.edu via trymail for +dist+/afs/andrew.cmu.edu/usr11/tm2b/space/space.dl@andrew.cmu.edu (->+dist+/afs/andrew.cmu.edu/usr11/tm2b/space/space.dl) (->ota+space.digests) ID </afs/andrew.cmu.edu/usr1/ota/Mailbox/4bgZ9t600WBwMLXE4X>; Fri, 8 Feb 91 02:25:45 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <gbgZ9ny00WBwALVU5T@andrew.cmu.edu> Precedence: junk Reply-To: space+@Andrew.CMU.EDU From: space-request+@Andrew.CMU.EDU To: space+@Andrew.CMU.EDU Date: Fri, 8 Feb 91 02:25:40 -0500 (EST) Subject: SPACE Digest V13 #134 SPACE Digest Volume 13 : Issue 134 Today's Topics: NASA Mixed Fleet Manifest for February 1991 [Part 3 of 4] (Forwarded) Administrivia: Submissions to the SPACE Digest/sci.space should be mailed to space+@andrew.cmu.edu. Other mail, esp. 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Yee) Organization: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA Subject: NASA Mixed Fleet Manifest for February 1991 [Part 3 of 4] (Forwarded) Sender: space-request@andrew.cmu.edu To: space@andrew.cmu.edu SRL-01 PALL+MPESS SEP 93 FY94 1Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA SRL-02 PALL+MPESS SEP 94 FY95 1Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA SRL-03 PALL+MPESS JAN 96 FY96 2Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA SSBUV-03 UNIQUE JUL 91 JUL 91 STS-43 SECONDARY OSSA SSBUV-04 UNIQUE APR 92 APR 92 STS-45 SECONDARY OSSA SSBUV-A-01 UNIQUE APR 93 APR 93 STS-57 SECONDARY OSSA SSBUV-A-02 UNIQUE JAN 94 FY94 2Q SHUTTLE SECONDARY OSSA SSBUV-A-03 UNIQUE JAN 95 FY95 2Q SHUTTLE SECONDARY OSSA SSBUV-A-04 UNIQUE JAN 96 FY96 4Q SHUTTLE SECONDARY OSSA SSCE-02 MIDDECK LOCKER JUL 91 JUL 91 STS-43 SECONDARY* OSSA SSF/L-01(PMC) UNIQUE JUL 97 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-02 UNIQUE OCT 97 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-03 UNIQUE DEC 97 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-04 UNIQUE MAR 98 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-05 UNIQUE APR 98 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-06 UNIQUE JUL 98 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-07 UNIQUE OCT 98 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-08 UNIQUE DEC 98 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-09 UNIQUE MAR 99 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-10 UNIQUE APR 99 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/L-11 UNIQUE JUL 99 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-01(FEL) UNIQUE MAR 95 FY95 4Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-02 UNIQUE JUN 95 FY96 1Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-03 UNIQUE AUG 95 FY96 2Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-04 UNIQUE NOV 95 FY96 3Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-05 UNIQUE JAN 96 FY96 4Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-06(MTC) UNIQUE APR 96 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-07 UNIQUE JUN 96 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-08 UNIQUE NOV 96 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-09 UNIQUE JAN 97 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-10 UNIQUE JUN 97 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-11 UNIQUE SEP 97 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-12 UNIQUE FEB 98 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-13 UNIQUE JUN 98 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/MB-14 UNIQUE SEP 98 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/UF-01 UNIQUE AUG 96 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/UF-02 UNIQUE APR 97 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/UF-03 UNIQUE JAN 99 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF SSF/UF-04 UNIQUE JUN 99 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSF STP-01 HITCHHIKER-M JUL 90 MAR 91 STS-39 SECONDARY DOD SWAS N/A JUN 95 SMALL PRIMARY OSSA TANK VENT HITCHHIKER-M APR 94 FY95 3Q SHUTTLE SECONDARY OAET TDRS-E IUS MAY 91 JUL 91 STS-43 PRIMARY OSO TDRS-F IUS MAR 93 MAR 93 STS-56 PRIMARY OSO TDRS-G N/A APR 95 INTERMEDIATE PRIMARY OSO TERRA SCOUT MIDDECK LOCKER SEP 90 AUG 91 STS-44 SECONDARY* DOD TOMS N/A SEP 93 SMALL PRIMARY OSSA TOMS II** N/A JUN 97 SMALL** PRIMARY OSSA TPCE CAP FEB 91 JUL 91 STS-43 SECONDARY* OAET TSS-01 MPESS+1 PALL OCT 90 MAR 92 STS-46 PRIMARY OSF TSS-02** MPESS+1 PALL OCT 92 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA TSS-03** MPESS+1 PALL OCT 94 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA UARS UNIQUE AUG 91 NOV 91 STS-48 PRIMARY OSSA USML-01 LM+EDO MAR 92 JUN 92 STS-50 PRIMARY OSSA USML-02 LM+EDO SEP 94 FY95 2Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA USML-03 LM+EDO SEP 97 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA USML-04** LM+EDO SEP 00 SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA USMP-01 MSL+MPESS SEP 92 SEP 92 STS-52 PRIMARY OSSA USMP-02 MSL+MPESS AUG 93 AUG 93 STS-61 PRIMARY OSSA USMP-03 MSL+MPESS AUG 94 FY94 3Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA USMP-04 MSL+MPESS AUG 95 FY95 4Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA USMP-05 MSL+MPESS AUG 96 FY96 3Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA UVLIM (STP-01) HITCHHIKER-G JUL 88 MAR 91 STS-39 SECONDARY DOD VFT-1-01 MIDDECK LOCKER MAR 88 AUG 91 STS-44 SECONDARY* DOD WIND TBD DEC 92 DELTA II PRIMARY OSSA WISP MDM PALLET JAN 95 FY95 2Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA WSF-01 UNIQUE SEP 92 MAY 93 STS-58 PRIMARY OCP WSF-02 UNIQUE SEP 93 FY94 4Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OCP WSF-03 UNIQUE SEP 94 FY95 4Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OCP WSF-04 UNIQUE SEP 95 FY96 3Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OCP XTE FSS MAR 94 FY95 1Q SHUTTLE PRIMARY OSSA * Non-complex secondary payload ** For NASA planning purposes *** AAFE flight request date under review **** Under review ***** IMAX request to fly with designated payload. SECTION 6 PAYLOAD/ACRONYM LIST **** PAYLOAD/ACRONYM LIST **** PAYLOAD/ACRONYM NAME DESCRIPTION 2 PHASE FLOW Demonstration of a High Efficiency Thermal Interface (HETI) in an Integrated Thermal Control System. AAFE Aeroassist Flight Experimental vehicle that simulates the atmospheric Experiment flight phase of an Aeroassisted Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OATV) returning from geosynchronous orbit. Provides environmental and design data for an AOTV. AC Atlas Centaur Intermediate Class Expendable Launch Vehicle. ACE Advanced Composition Free flying scientific spacecraft that may be Explorer solar, celestial or earth pointing. ACES Acoustic Containerless Technical demonstration to obtain early Experiment System microgravity tests of gas transport phenomena in a 3-axis levitation furnace. ACTS Advanced Communications Flight verification of high risk communications Technology Satellite technology to support future satellite communications systems. AD Animal Development-Genetics Series of experiments to determine effects of weightlessness on animal genetics. ADSF Automatic Directional Technology demonstration of directional Solidification Furnace solidification of magnetic materials, immiscibles, and IR detection materials. ADVPCG Advanced Protein Crystal Second generation flight system for protein crystal Growth growth in a microgravity environment. AF Polar Bear Air Force Polar Bear Study atmospheric effects on electromagnetic propagation. AFE American Flight Collects quantitative in-flight data on Echocardiograph cardiovascular changes in the crew. AFITV Air Force Instrumented Test Anti-satellite target vehicle. Vehicle AFP-675 Air Force Program-675 Collects infrared data to support Strategic Defense Initiative program. Formerly, Cryogenic Infrared Radiance Instrument for Shuttle (CIRRIS). ALFE Advanced Liquid Feed Demonstrates performance of liquid feed system Experiment components in low-g environment. ALT Altitude Orbit altitude in nautical miles. AM Auxiliary Module Provides consumables resupply, payload changeout and additional on-orbit volume for the ISF Facility Module (FM). AMOS Air Force Maui Optical Technology development/geophysical environment Station study. Calibrate AMOS ground-based electro-optical sensors and study on-orbit plume phenomenology using the Shuttle as a test object. AMPTE Active Magnetosphere Satellite to study transfer of mass from the solar Particle Tracer Experiment wind to the magnetosphere. ANS Astronomical Netherlands Study the sky in ultraviolet and X-ray from above Satellite the atmosphere. APE Aurora Photography Enhance understanding of the geographic extent and Experiment dynamics of the aurora. APM Ascent Particle Monitor Collects particulate materials from the Orbiter during ascent, using an automated mechanical/electrical assembly. ARABSAT Arab Satellite Communications satellite of the Arab Satellite Communications Organization. ARC Aggregation of Red Cells Studies aggregation of red cells and blood viscosity under low-g conditions. ARF Aquatic Research Facility Houses a variety of small aquatic specimens for research on microgravity adaptation. ASC American Satellite Company Satellite to provide commercial communication service to continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. ASEM Assembly of Station by One of a series of experiments designed to support Extravehicular Activity SSF development by demonstrating strut handling and Methods EVA translation techniques. ASP Attitude Sensor Package Foreign Reimbursable Hitchhiker-G payload. ASTRO Astronomy Program designed to obtain ultraviolet (UV) data on astronomical objects using a UV telescope. ASTRO-SPAS European cross-bay carrier. ATDRS Advanced Tracking and Data Next generation of NASA tracking, data and Relay Satellite communications satellites. ATLAS Atmospheric Laboratory for Measures long term variability in the total energy Applications and Science radiated by the sun and determines the variability in the solar spectrum. ATLAS I/II Commercial and DOD intermediate class expendable launch vehicles. ATLAS-E DOD medium class expendable launch vehicle. AUSSAT Australian Communication Direct broadcast communication satellite which Satellite provides services to continental Australia and offshore territories. AXAF Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics A major free flying X-Ray observatory using a high Facility resolution telescope. Designed to operate in orbit for 15 years. AXAF-R Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Retrieval of AXAF observatory. Facility-Retrieval B/U Back-up BATTERY Sodium Sulfur Battery Characterization of Sodium Sulfur battery Flight Experiment performance in microgravity. BBXRT Broad Band X-Ray Telescope Provides high resolution X-ray spectra for both point and extended sources, including stellar coronae, X-ray, binaries, active agalactic nuclei, and clusters of galaxies. BIMDA Bioserve ITA Materials A wide range of tests focused on the assembly of Dispersion Apparatus macromolecules. Uses a middeck thermal enclosure. C360 Cinema 360 35mm motion picture camera for the purpose of photographing crew and mission activities. CANEX Canadian Experiments Group of Canadian experiments conducted aboard STS-13 (41-G) by a Canadian Payload Specialist. CANEX-2 Canadian Experiments-2 Tests of Canadian developed real-time machine vision system (SVS) using an RMS deployed target (CTA), experiments in material exposure, spacecraft glow, phase partitioning, metal diffusion and space adaptation tests. CAP Complex Autonomous Payload A secondary payload using Getaway Special hardware with operational or support requirements that could not be accommodated in the GAS program. CAPL Capillary Pump Loop Experiment to quantify behavior of a full-scale Experiment capillary pumped loop heat transfer system in microgravity. CASSINI Saturn Orbiter/Titan Probe complements CRAF mission. Primary objective is comprehensive study of Saturn, its rings and moons. CBDE Carbonated Beverage Pepsico, Inc. experiment to evaluate packaging and Dispenser Evaluation dispensing techniques for space flight consumption of carbonated beverages. CCAP Commercial Complex Commercial secondary payload utilizing small Autonomous Payload self-contained payload hardware. CDR Commander Member of the Shuttle flight crew in command of the flight. CENTAUR Upper stage system for Atlas and Titan ELVs. CETA Crew and Equipment Multi-purpose crew system that provides rapid Translation Aid return to the Shuttle airlock in case of emergency, allows efficient translation, and carries equipment. CFES Continuous Flow Demonstrates the technology of pharmaceutical Electrophoresis System processing in space. CHAMP Comet Halley Active Observes Comet Halley on STS flights. Monitoring Program CHROMEX Chromosomes Experiment Investigation of the effects of space flight on plant tissue growth. CLOUDS Cloud Logic to Optimize Use Hand-held 35 mm photography for observations of of Defense Systems cloud formation, dissipation, and opaqueness. CM-X Commercial Middeck Payload Commercial development middeck payload (X denotes approximate number of lockers). CMSE Extended Duration Space Evaluation of candidate composite materials for Environment Candidate space structures for degradation due to exposure in Materials Exposure low earth orbit (passive/active systems). CMSE/E Candidate Materials Space Evaluation of candidate composite materials for Exposure/Evaluation of space structures for degradation due to exposure in Oxygen Interaction with low earth orbit with EOIM-III for baseline data Materials-III correlation. CNCR Characterization of Microgravity effects on circadian rhythms of Neurospora Circadian neurospora. Rhythms in Space COBE Cosmic Background Explorer Determines the spectrum anistropy of cosmic microwave background. COMSTAR Communications satellite for COMSAT. CONCAP Consortium for Materials Investigates reactions occurring on the surface of Development in Space materials when exposed to the atomic oxygen flow in (Complex Autonomous earth orbit on high temperature super-conducting Payload) films and on materials degredation/reaction samples. CONE Cryogenic Orbital Nitrogen A collection of cryogenic fluid technology Experiment experiments using nitrogen as the cryogen. CRAF Comet Rendevous Asteroid Explores an asteroid and a comet to gather new Fly-by information on the origin and evolution of the solar system, prebiotic chemical evolution and the origin of life, and astrophysical plasma dynamics and processes. CREAM Cosmic Radiation Effects Uses an active cosmic ray monitor and seven passive and Activation Monitor packages to record on-orbit cosmic ray environments. CRISTA-SPAS Cryogenic Infrared A U.S./German Joint Aeronomy Payload intended to Spectrometer Telescope for explore the variability of the atmosphere and to Atmosphere provide measurements that will complement those provided by UARS. CRUX Cosmic Rays Upset Studies on-orbit cosmic ray environments and Experiment monitors upsets on microcircuit devices. CRW Crew The Shuttle flight crew for a particular mission. CRYSP Crystal Sample Package A series of experiments to determine the effects of the complex radiation environment of space on the performance characteristics of advanced materials. CSA Canadian Space Agency CSI/CASES Controls Structure Experiments which are part of the OAST Control of Interaction/Controls Flexible Structures program. Project to deploy a Astrophysics and Structures structure with an occulter plane assembly in a Experiment in Space micro-gravity environment from the Shuttle. CSW Commercial Side Wall Commercial side wall payload. CTA Canadian Target Assembly Deployable Target used for test of Canadian experimental space vision system (SVS) in CANEX-2. CTM Collapsible Tube Mast Foreign Reimbursable Hitchhiker-G payload. CVTE Crystals By Vapor Transport Investigate application of chemical vapor transport Experiment crystal growth process to materials of practical value in semiconductor and electro-optical device CXH Commercial Cross-bay Commercial development cross-cargo bay payload Carrier using "Hitchhiker-M" class systems or equivalent for more complex requirements. CXM Commercial Cross-bay Commercial development cross-cargo bay payload Carrier (MSL) using Materials Science Laboratory (MSL) class systems or equivalents. DAD Dual Air Density Measures global density of upper atmosphere and lower exosphere. DCWS Debris Collision Warning Provides the capability for sensing space debris in System the 1 to 10 mm size and determines albedo and spectral characteristics of a large sample of low earth orbit debris. DEE Dexterous End Effector Demonstrates a sensor for the Shuttle RMS which will allow for more precise control. DELTA Medium class expendable launch vehicle. DFI PLT Development Flight A pallet used to accommodate the DFI used on the Instrumentation Pallet first four Shuttle flights. DLR Deutsche Forschungsanstalt Federal German aerospace research establishment. fur Luft-und Raumfahrt DMOS Diffusive Mixing of Organic Grow crystals of organic compounds for research Solutions programs for the 3M Corporation's Science Research Laboratory. DOD Department of Defense DOD M88-01 Department of Defense Evaluates the capability of man in space to enhance M88-01 air, naval, and ground force operations and assesses the feasibility of observations of space debris while in orbit. DS Docking System Docking system for use in assembly and servicing of the ISF. DSP Defense Support Program Geosynchronous DOD satellite. DUR Duration Mission duration of each Shuttle flight. DXS Diffuse X-ray Spectrometer Shuttle experiment to conduct spectral observations of the diffuse galactic soft X-ray background to determine the ionic, elemental abundances and the plasma temperature of the hot phase of the interstellar medium. EASE/ACCESS Experimental Assembly of Obtains human factors data during assembly of Structures in EVA/Assembly structures in space during Extra Vehicular Concept for Construction of Activity. Erectable Space Structures EDO Extended Duration Orbiter Kit added to Orbiter to extend energy resources to support mission duration up to sixteen days. EEVT Electrophoresis Equipment Technology demonstration of apparatus to evaluate Verification Test the effects of electrophoresis on biological cells in zero-g. ELECTROLYSIS Electrolysis Performance Investigation of techniques for improving Improvement Experiment electrolysis technology in microgravity. ELRAD Earth-Limb Radiance Obtain measurements of earth-limb radiance for Equipment various positions of the sun from near limb up to 9 degrees below earth horizon. ELV Expendable Launch Vehicle EO Escape Orbit EOIM Evaluation of Oxygen Determines effects of atomic oxygen degradation on Interaction with Materials 1100 candidate materials. EOS Earth Observing System A complement of polar orbiting satellites conducting Earth science observations. ERBS Earth Radiation Budget Collects global earth radiation budget data. Satellite ESA European Space Agency ESMC Eastern Space and Missile USAF organization headquartered at Patrick AFB, Center Florida. EURECA European Retrievable Platform placed in orbit for six months offering Carrier conventional services to experimenters. EUVE Extreme Ultraviolet Produces definitive sky map and catalog of extreme Explorer ultraviolet portion of electromagnetic spectrum EUVE RETR Extreme Ultraviolet Mission to perform on-orbit retrieval of the EUVE Explorer-Retrieval payload from the Explorer platform. EXOSAT ESA X-Ray Satellite Provides continuous observations of X-ray sources. FARE Fluid Acquisition and Obtains data to evaluate fluid dynamics associated Resupply Experiment with capillary liquid acquisition devices. FAST Fast Auroral Snapshot Spacecraft to investigate the processes operating Explorer within the auroral region. FDE Fluid Dynamics Experiment A package of six experiments flown in the middeck that involve simulating the behavior of liquid propellants in low gravity. FEA Fluids Experiment Assembly Investigate floating zone crystal growth processing investigations on selected semi-conductor materials. FEE French Echocardiograph Obtains on-orbit cardiovascular system data. Equipment FEL First Element Launch Initial launch of components for the Space Station Freedom manned base (SSF/MB). FLOATZONE Floatzone Crystal of Microgravity materials processing experiment to Cadmiumtelluride (CdTe) assess the feasibility of growing large high quality single crystals. FLT Flight The flight sequence number for Shuttle missions. FLT OPPTY Flight Opportunity A planned Shuttle flight without assigned payloads. FLTSATCOM Fleet Communication U.S. Navy communications satellite. Satellite FM Facility Module A man-tended module in support of ISF providing space for middeck locker inserts and common racks for payload accommodations. FPE French Postural Experiment Studies sensory-motor adaptations in weightlessness. FROZEPIPE Frozen Startup of a Heat Examines the thermal behavior of a high capacity Pipe in Microgravity heat pipe system in microgravity. FSA FSS Servicing Aid Electronics module to support on-orbit servicing. FSS Flight Support System Support system used for revisit missions. FTS-DTF Flight Telerobotic Servicer Flight test of a telerobotic concept for SSF Demonstration Test Flight attached payload assembly and maintenance. FUSE Far Ultraviolet Astronomy Ultraviolet Satellite Spectroscopy Explorer GALAXY Hughes communications satellite. GALILEO Investigates the chemical composition and physical state of Jupiter's atmosphere and satellites. GAS Get Away Special Alternate name for the Small Self-contained Payload (SSCP) program, providing standard canisters to accommodate low-cost space experimentation. GAS BRIDGE Getaway Special Bridge Structure in the payload bay that can hold up to twelve GAS canisters. GAS TEST Test instrumentation to verify ability of the GAS hardware to function properly in flight. GE General Electric American Communications, Inc. GEOSTAR Interactive radiodetermination satellite. GEOTAIL NASA-Japan cooperative mission to explore Geotail of the Earth Plasma Physics. GHCD Growth Hormone Microgravity effects on growth hormone distribution Concentration & of various plant life. Distribution in Plants GLOMR Global Low Orbit Message Packet data relay satellite. Relay GLOW Determination of the spectral content of luminosity near Shuttle surfaces, to assess influence on optical experiments. GOES Geostationary Operational NOAA weather satellites. Environmental Satellite GOSAMR Gelation of Sols: Applied Investigate gelation of multicomponent colloidal Microgravity Research solutions and suspensions (SOL). GP Gravity Probe Scientific probe to test Einstein's Theory of Relativity. GRO Gamma Ray Observatory Investigates extraterrestrial gamma-ray sources. GSO Geosynchronous Orbit GTO Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit HCMM Heat Capacity Mapping Produces thermal maps for discriminating of rock Mission types, mineral resources, plant temperatures, soil moisture, snow fields, and water runoff. HE High Eccentricity Orbit HEAO High Energy Astronomical Satellite to study energetic radiation from space. Observatory HEE Human Energy Expenditure Human experiment to measure energy expenditure in space. HELIO Heliocentric HH-G1 Hitchhiker-Goddard Demonstration flight of Hitchhiker-G hardware. HILAT High Latitude Evaluate propagation effects of disturbed plasmas on radar and communications systems. HITCHHIKER-G Hitchhiker-Goddard Shuttle cargo bay sidewall mounted carrier for small experiments. HITCHHIKER-M Hitchhiker-Marshall Shuttle cargo bay across-bay carrier for small experiments. HME Handheld Microgravity Provides for middeck experiments of limited scope Experiment in order to allow for low-cost, timely testing of concepts or procedures, or the early acquisition of data. HMF Health Maintenance Facility Evaluates techniques and equipment proposed for Space Station health maintenance, such as surgery, blood chemistry, etc. HPCG Handheld Protein Crystal Develops techniques to produce in microgravity Growth protein crystals of sufficient size and quality to permit molecular analysis by diffraction techniques. HPE Heat Pipe Experiment Foreign Reimbursable Hitchhiker-G payload. HPP Heat Pipe Performance & Environment experiment to study the microgravity Working Fluid Behavior in effects of working fluids used in heat pipes. Micro-gravity HPTE High Precision Tracking Demonstrates ability to propagate a low power laser Experiment beam through the atmosphere. HRSGS-A High Resolution Shuttle Obtains high resolution spectra, in the visible and Glow Spectroscopy-A near visible wavelength range of the Shuttle surface glow as observed on the vertical tail of the Orbiter in LEO. HS-376 RET HS-376 Retrieval Salvage of HS-376 communication satellites launched on the tenth Shuttle mission. HST Hubble Space Telescope Observes the universe to gain information about its origin, evolution and disposition of stars, galaxies, etc. HST REV Hubble Space Telescope Revisit mission to the Hubble Space Telescope to Revisit replace science instruments or other orbital replacement units (ORU's). IBIS Instrument for Biological Cell and tissue culture system to investigate Investigations in Space effects of micro-g on the function of a variety of cells. IBSE Initial Blood Storage Evaluates changes in blood tissue during various Equipment storage conditions. IBSS Infrared Background Obtains infrared measurements on rocket plumes, Signature Survey shortwave infrared Earth-limb, Shuttle environment, and chemical release from the payload bay while detached in proximity to the Orbiter. ICBC IMAX Cargo Bay Camera IECM Induced Environment A package of ten instruments designed to fly in the Contamination Monitor Orbiter payload bay on a special pallet to check for contamination in and around the Orbiter. It also has the capability to be operated on the end of the RMS outside of the payload bay. IEF Isoelectric Focussing Gathers experimental data on the extent of Experiment electroosmosis in space. IEH International Extreme-UV Hitchhiker experiment to study ultraviolet Far-UV Hitchhiker emissions. IG Igloo Structure which provides a pressurized and thermally controlled environment for Spacelab pallet subsystems. IMAX IMAX Systems Corp., A large screen motion picture format used by the Toronto, Ontario, Canada NASA/Smithsonian project documenting significant space activities. IML International Microgravity Series of microgravity missions devoted to material Laboratory and life sciences studies. INCL Inclination Orbit inclination in degrees. INFLATABLE Large Inflatable Paraboloid Experiment will measure the surface accuracy of a Structure Experiment large (28m dia.) inflatable paraboloid reflector. INSAT Indian Satellite Communication and meteorological satellite for the government of India. INTELSAT-VI-R INTELSAT-VI-Reboost The retrieval, repair and deployment of a communications satellite for the International Telecommunication Satellite organization. IOCM Interim Operational Measures molecular and particulate contamination in Contamination Monitor the cargo bay from prelaunch to post-landing. IPMP Investigation into Polymer Investigate low-G environment effects on industrial Membranes Processing processing techniques for developing polymer membranes. IR-IE Infrared Imaging Equipment Infrared video camera used to measure temperature gradients on the Orbiter surface. IRAS Infrared Astronomical All sky survey for objects that emit infrared ------------------------------ End of SPACE Digest V13 #134 *******************