| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAMS | Space Acceleration Measurement System |
| KSC | Kennedy Space Center |
| JAEL | JSC Avionics Engineering Laboratory |
| AACS | Attitude And Articulation Control Subsystem |
| IOC | In-Orbit Checkout And Calibration |
| ISM | InterStellar Medium |
| ERS | Earth Resources Satellite |
| SEDS | Students For The Exploration And Development Of Space |
| OTV | Orbital Transfer Vehicle |
| AGE | Auxiliary Ground Equipment |