Apollo-Soyuz
Test Project (ASTP) - designed to test the compatibility of rendezvous
and docking systems for American and Soviet spacecraft, to open the way
for international space rescue as well as future joint manned flights.
ARC
Canada - aerospace engineering services firm specializing in spacecraft,
launch vehicle, and ground system design, analysis, manufacturing, testing,
and on-orbit operations support.
Ball
Aerospace & Technologies Corp. - designs and manufactures complete
spacecraft and space systems; cryogenic subsystems, communication and antenna
systems, video products, and provides systems engineering services.