| Acronym | Meaning |
| SMEX | Small EXplorers |
| SECO | Sustainer Engine Cutoff |
| DCCS | Dynamic Cell Culture System |
| ATSR | Along Track Scanning Radiometer |
| ISAMS | Improved Stratospheric And Mesospheric Sounder |
| GMS | Geostationary Meterological Satellite |
| IFEA | Integrated Furnace Experiment Assembly |
| MMPO | Mission Management And Planning Office |
| VFT | Visual Function Tester |
| USAF | United States Air Force |