| Acronym | Meaning |
| GIF | Graphics Interchange Format |
| FAP | Freedom Attached Payloads |
| RFNA | Red Fuming Nitric Acid |
| MITI | Ministry Of International Trade And Industry |
| UVS | Ultraviolet Spectrometer |
| GAS | Get-Away Special |
| TRMM | Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission |
| GC | Globular Cluster |
| NRAO | National Radio Astronomy Observatory |
| RCC | Reinforced Carbon-Carbon |