| Acronym | Meaning |
| GMC | Giant Molecular Cloud |
| FFCC | Free-Flyer Control Centre |
| MMPO | Mission Management And Planning Office |
| MDSSC | McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Corp |
| TDRS | Tracking And Data Relay Satellite |
| APM | Atmospheric Particle Monitor |
| UOSAT | University Of Surrey Satellite |
| VTHL | Vertical Takeoff Horizontal Landing |
| HPOTP | High Pressure Oxidizer Turbopump |
| SNG | Sodruzhestva Nezabisimikh Gosudarst |