| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADEOS | Advanced Earth Observing Satellite |
| RMCD | Radaiation Monitoring Container Device |
| CFA | Harvard-Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics |
| RCI | Rodent Cage Interface |
| GST | Greenwich Sidereal Time |
| APM | Atmospheric Particle Monitor |
| DCCS | Dynamic Cell Culture System |
| NRSC | National Remote Sensing Centre |
| HRSI | High-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation |
| PMS | Pre-Main Sequence |