| Acronym | Meaning |
| IDL | Interactive Data Language |
| EDC | EROS Data Center |
| USAF | United States Air Force |
| CCDS | Centers For The Commercial Development Of Space |
| MEV | Mars Excursion Vehicle |
| VPF | Vertical Processing Facility |
| ESOC | European Space Operations Centre |
| NORAD | NORth American Aerospace Defense |
| PLSS | Portable Life Support System |
| VOIR | Venus Orbiting Imaging Radar |