| Acronym | Meaning |
| STDCE | Surface Tension Driven Convection Experment |
| MMPO | Mission Management And Planning Office |
| FFT | Fast Fourier Transform |
| GSC | Guide Star Catalog |
| IOC | In-Orbit Checkout And Calibration |
| SOFIA | Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy |
| BIMA | Berkeley Illinois Maryland Array |
| RA | Right Ascension |
| TPS | Thermal Protection System |
| MLS | Microwave Limb Sounder |