Aerospace

Alaskan Air Defense Sector Command

A military command overseeing air defense operations in Alaska. It ensures airspace security and coordinates with U.S. defense agencies.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The world's largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession. AIAA advances the state of aerospace science engineering and technological leadership through conferences publications standards development continuing education programs and advocacy shaping the future of aerospace.

Association of National Satellite Operations Professionals

An international organization for professionals involved in satellite operations management and control. ANSOP establishes technical standards provides specialized training and facilitates knowledge sharing to ensure safe efficient and coordinated operation of satellite systems across national and organizational boundaries.

European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company

A former European aerospace corporation (now Airbus Group) that developed manufactured and sold civil and military aircraft space systems defense systems and related products. EADS integrated aerospace capabilities across European countries produced commercial and military aircraft developed satellite technology manufactured defense systems and created aerospace technologies representing a significant consolidation of European aerospace and defense industries through multinational cooperation and industrial integration.

Electrohydraulic Actuator Guidance Logic

A control system that combines electronic intelligence with hydraulic power to precisely position and control mechanical components in aerospace applications. EAGL processes guidance commands monitors position feedback controls hydraulic actuators compensates for environmental factors optimizes response characteristics and ensures precision movement enabling accurate control of aircraft flight surfaces missile guidance systems spacecraft components and other critical aerospace applications requiring precise powerful motion control under demanding conditions.

European Community Learning Support System

A system enhancing European community education with automation.

Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle

A program and class of space launch vehicles designed to provide the United States government with assured access to space for medium to heavy payloads. EELV implements modular designs utilizes common components offers multiple configurations provides high reliability enables frequent launches and reduces operational costs delivering satellite launch capabilities for military intelligence and government space missions while improving launch reliability reducing launch costs and maintaining assured access to space through standardized launch vehicle families.