| Acronym | Meaning |
| SOLSTICE | Solar/Stellar Intercomparison Experiment |
| AOC | Area Of Concern |
| NMOS | Network And Mission Operations Support |
| FMECA | Failure Modes Effects And Critical Analysis |
| ARES | Advanced Reentry System |
| D/L | Downlink |
| ABV | Auxiliary Building Ventilation |
| EDRS | European Data Relay Satellite |
| ENS | European Nuclear Society |
| FIRE | First ISLSCP Regional Experiment |