| Acronym | Meaning |
| ARTEMIS | Advanced Relay TEchnology MISsion |
| AAVSO | American Association Of Variable Star Observers |
| RCT | Radiometric Calibration Target |
| ESRO | European Space Research Organisation |
| APM | Attached Pressurized Module (a.k.a. Columbus) |
| SOFI | Spray-on Foam Insulation |
| CSIRO | Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organization |
| TAL | Transatlantic Abort Landing |
| SIXA | Silicon X-ray Array |
| AOCS | Attitude And Orbit Control System |