| Acronym | Meaning |
| EPD | Energetic Particles Detector |
| AEPI | Atmospheric Emissions Photometric Imaging |
| GDCLS | General Dynamics Commercial Launch Services |
| DAO | Dominion Astrophysical Observatory |
| ASE | Advanced Space Engine |
| MTC | Man Tended Capability |
| EDS | Electronic Data Systems |
| SME | Solar Mesosphere Explorer |
| RME | Radiation Monitoring Experiment |
| TKSC | Tsukuba Space Center |