| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCD | Charge-Coupled Device |
| FPD | Flight Projects Directorate |
| ARC | Astrophysical Research Consortium |
| CSIRO | Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organization |
| CFC | ChloroFluoroCarbon |
| IGBP | International Geosphere/Biosphere Programme |
| EDC | EROS Data Center |
| CFHT | Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope |
| UVPI | Ultraviolet Plume Instrument |
| CETA | Crew And Equipment Translation Aid |