| Acronym | Meaning |
| ENAP | Energetic Neutral Atom Precipitation |
| HEAO | High Energy Astronomical Observatory |
| MOLA | Mars Observer Laser Altimeter |
| CMB | Cosmic Microwave Background |
| DCCS | Dynamic Cell Culture System |
| AE | Arianespace SA |
| NPOE | NPO Energiya |
| IRAS | InfraRed Astronomical Satellite |
| CGF | Crystal Growth Furnace |
| SL | (Comet) Shoemaker-Levy / SpaceLab |