| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADEOS | Advanced Earth Observing Satellite |
| KSC | Kennedy Space Center |
| CARA | Center For Astrophysical Research In Antarctica |
| ISY | International Space Year |
| SAMPEX | Solar Anomalous And Magnetospheric Particle EXplorer |
| UT | Universal Time |
| HPOTP | High Pressure Oxidizer Turbopump |
| USN | United States Navy |
| AAS | American Astronomical Society |
| CIRRIS | Cryogenic InfraRed Radiance Instrument For Shuttle |