| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESRO | European Space Research Organisation |
| SAIL | Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory |
| LEDA | On-line Earthnet Data Access |
| ASEM | Assembly Of Station By EVA Methods |
| PEM | Particle Environment Monitor |
| LARC | Langley Research Center |
| MOLA | Mars Observer Laser Altimeter |
| GGM | Goskogidromet/Gidromettsentr |
| DSSC | Deep Space Station Complex |
| CGF | Crystal Growth Furnace |