| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPDM | Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator |
| GISS | Goddard Institute For Space Studies |
| DDCU | DC-to-DC Converter Unit |
| CETA | Crew And Equipment Translation Aid |
| MAS | Millimeter-wave Atmospheric Sounder |
| STARCAL | Star Calibration |
| MACHO | MAssive Compact Halo Object |
| TRMM | Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission |
| CGF | Crystal Growth Furnace |
| AIRS | Atmospheric Infrared Sounder |