| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADSCEPTS | Advanced Self-contained Chemical Energy Propulsion |
| IMAGES | Intermediate Model For The Annual And Global Evolution Of Interactive Systems |
| GSTS | Ground Surveillance And Tracking System |
| MRI | Meteorological Research |
| GDPS | Global Data Processing System |
| EOS | Earth Observing System |
| DFS | Design And Fabrication Services |
| WICHE | Western Interstate Commission For Higher Education |
| SSB | Single Sideband |
| CDC | Centers For Disease Control |