| Acronym | Meaning |
| MODIS | Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectrometer |
| WSMR | White Sands Missile Range |
| LGA | Low Gain Antenna |
| ESPC | European Space Power Conference |
| ECS | Environmental Control System |
| LRSI | Low-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation |
| RASC | Royal Astronomical Society Of Canada |
| RCS | Reaction Control System / Revision Control System |
| BFC | Backup Flight Computer |
| GBT | Green Bank Telescope |