| Acronym | Meaning |
| UBM | Unpressurized Berthing Mechanism |
| RMCD | Radaiation Monitoring Container Device |
| HCI | Highes Communications |
| COMPTEL | COMPton TELescope |
| SWF | ShortWave Fading |
| UPPP | Union Pour La Promotion De La Propulsion Photonique |
| SRM | Solid Rocket Motor |
| ARC | Astrophysical Research Consortium |
| NRAO | National Radio Astronomy Observatory |
| OCGF | Organic Crystal Growth Facility |