| Acronym | Meaning |
| FIR | Far InfraRed |
| CIS | Commonwealth Of Independent States |
| LEDA | On-line Earthnet Data Access |
| SRB | Solid Rocket Booster |
| JILA | Joint Institute For Laboratory Astrophysics |
| SSI | Solid-State Imager / Space Studies Institut |
| SSME | Space Shuttle Main Engine |
| ACRV | Assured Crew Return Vehicle |
| CYSF | Cape York Space Facility |
| PV | Photovoltaic |