| Acronym | Meaning |
| SOLSTICE | Solar Stellar Irradiance Comparison Experiment |
| ASRM | Advanced Solid Rocket Motor |
| ASA | Astronomical Society Of The Atlantic |
| LGA | Low Gain Antenna |
| VECO | Vernier Engine Cutoff |
| PMS | Pre-Main Sequence |
| GC | Globular Cluster |
| SDI | Strategic Defense Initiative |
| VICAR | Graphics Format Used By JPL |
| APM | Atmospheric Particle Monitor |