| Acronym | Meaning |
| MCC | Mission Control Center |
| SLAP | Space Link Access Protocol |
| HRMS | High Resolution Microwave Survey |
| ENSO | El Nino/Southern Oscillation |
| ARISTOTELES | Applications And Research Involving Space Technologies Observing The Earth's Field From Low Earth Orbiting Satellite |
| FTS | Flight Telerobotic Servicer |
| VLT | Very Large Telescope |
| SMM | Solar Maximum Mission |
| USN | United States Navy |
| GHA | Greenwich Hour Angle |