What Does GAS Stand For?
GAS stands for Get Away Special
GAS, or Get Away Special, refers to a program developed by NASA that allows individuals and organizations to send small, experimental payloads into low Earth orbit via the Space Shuttle. This initiative enables a diverse range of experiments, educational projects, and innovative technologies to be tested in microgravity conditions, fostering collaboration between NASA and the broader scientific and educational communities.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym