| Acronym | Meaning |
| SEP | Societe Europeenne De Propulsion |
| AC | Atlas Centaur |
| AIAA | American Institute Of Aeronautics And Astronautics |
| OCTW | Optical Communications Through The Shuttle Window |
| RCC | Reinforced Carbon-Carbon |
| GMRT | Giant Meter-wave Radio Telescope |
| NGC | New General Catalog |
| ACRV | Assured Crew Return Vehicle |
| SWAS | Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite |
| SHARE | Space Station Heat Pipe Advanced Radiator Element |