| Acronym | Meaning |
| GPC | General Purpose Computer |
| GEM | Graphite Epoxy Motor |
| CSM | Command And Service Module |
| EODC | Earth Observation Data Centre |
| GOSAMR | Gelation Of Soils: Applied Microgravity Research |
| VTHL | Vertical Takeoff Horizontal Landing |
| JERS | Japanese Earth Resources Satellite |
| HRPT | High Resolution Picture Transmission |
| CRIM | Commercial Refrigerator Incubator Module |
| IDA | International Dark-sky Association |