| Acronym | Meaning |
| ATM | Amateur Telescope Maker |
| NRL | Naval Research Laboratory |
| HIRS | High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder |
| DSO | Detailed Supplementary Objective |
| NDV | NASP Derived Vehicle |
| SWLC | Salt Water Leak Check |
| DSN | Deep Space Network |
| IOTA | International Occultation Timing Association |
| TSPK | Tsentr Podgotovka Kosmonavti |
| ASCO | Arab Satellite Communications Organization |