| Acronym | Meaning |
| KPNO | Kitt Peak National Observatory Arizona |
| ISRO | Indian Space Research Organization |
| AOSP | Advanced Onboard Signal Processor |
| KSA | Ku-band Single Access |
| DS-1 | Digital Signal 1 |
| MM90 | N/A |
| G/T | Activity Per Ton |
| EGTF | Electron Gun Test Facility |
| ACE | American Council On Education |
| BIT | Binary Digit |