| Acronym | Meaning |
| FORGE | Funds For Overseas Research Grants For Education |
| BIORESP | Bio Response |
| IFOV | Instantaneous Field Of View |
| ALEXIS | Array Of Low-energy X-ray Imaging Sensors |
| ICAO | International Civil Aviation Organization |
| DASC | Defense Logistics Agency Administrative Support Center |
| SME | Stratosphere-Mesosphere Explorer Satellite |
| NSDA | National Space Development Agency |
| JMSC | Joint Meteorological Satellite Communication |
| METAPPS | Meteorological Applications Task Force |