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S C a N
A to Z

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S C a N
A to Z
A is for antenna. N is for navigation.
B is for beam waveguide antenna. O i s for optical communications.
C is for communications. P is for passive sensor.
D is for data. Q is for quantum entanglement.
E is electromagnetic spectrum. R is for return link.
F is for forward link. S is for solar system.
G is for geosynchronous orbit. T is for Tracking and Data Relay Satellite.
H is for highly elliptical orbit. U is for universe.
I is for International Space Station. V is for velocity.
J is for James Webb Space Telescope. W is for wavelength.
K is for KaBOOM. X is for x-ray.
L is for launch. Y is for Yagi antenna.
M is for mission. Z is for zero gravity.

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