| Acronym | Meaning |
| VS | SNGVooruzhennikh Sil SNG |
| NTR | Nuclear Thermal Rocket(ry) |
| RESTEC | Remote Sensing Technology Center |
| AOCS | Attitude And Orbit Control System |
| SARA | Satellite Pour Astronomie Radio Amateur |
| BMDO | Ballistic Missile Defense Office |
| AFPRO | Air Force Plan Representative Office |
| CADH | Communications And Data Handling |
| CERES | Clouds And Earth's Radiant Energy System |
| CG | Center Of Gravity |