| Acronym | Meaning |
| DSN | Deep Space Network |
| HRSC | High Resolution Stereo Camera |
| EJASA | Electronic Journal Of The Astronomical Society Of The Atlantic |
| SIR | Shuttle Imaging Radar |
| MSOCC | Multisatellite Operations Control Center |
| CGRO | Compton Gamma Ray Observatory |
| OMB | Office Of Management And Budget |
| IPS | Inertial Pointing System |
| DFRF | Dryden Flight Research Facility |
| FRF | Flight Readiness Firing |