| Acronym | Meaning |
| SOFIA | Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy |
| NTT | New Technology Telescope |
| IRAS | InfraRed Astronomical Satellite |
| ADS | Aitken Double Star Catalog |
| SWLC | Salt Water Leak Check |
| SEI | Space Exploration Initiative |
| TCM | Trajectory Control Maneuver |
| NASA | National Aeronautics And Space Administration |
| MLS | Microwave Limb Sounder |
| AIAA | American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronautics |