| Acronym | Meaning |
| FRSI | Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation |
| HEAO | High Energy Astronomical Observatory |
| HST | Hubble Space Telescope |
| DSP | Defense Support Program |
| MRSR | Mars Rover And Sample Return |
| INCO | Integrated Communications Officer |
| EGRET | Energetic Gamma Ray Experiment Telescope |
| SDI | Strategic Defense Initiative |
| RTG | Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator |
| MTFF | Columbus Man-Tended Free-Flyer |