| Acronym | Meaning |
| OSTP | Office Of Science And Technology Policy |
| AO | Abnormal Occurrence |
| SDM | Suit Of Software For UNIX-based Computing Platforms |
| RAM | Rad Academica De Mexico |
| ELF | Extremely Low Frequency |
| FFDCA | Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act (US) |
| ELVD | Every Launch Vehicle Directorate |
| GCOS | Global Climate Observing System |
| IPO | International Programs Office |
| DDB | Delayed Direct Broadcast |