| Acronym | Meaning |
| ATDRS | Advanced Tracking And Data Relay Satellite |
| GDCLS | General Dynamics Commercial Launch Services |
| LMC | Large Magellanic Cloud |
| GNC | Guidance |
| AMSR | Advanced Microwave Sounding Radiometer |
| MMPO | Mission Management And Planning Office |
| AOA | Angle Of Attack |
| NASM | National Air And Space Museum |
| RAS | Royal Astronomical Society |
| BH | Black Hole |