| Acronym | Meaning |
| IGBP | International Geosphere/Biosphere Programme |
| MACRO | Monopoles |
| ARISTOTELES | Applications And Research Involving Space Technologies Observing The Earth's Field From Low Earth Orbiting Satellite |
| SAIL | Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory |
| ACRV | Astronaut Crew Rescue Vehicle |
| ASS | Antenna Support Structure |
| SN | SuperNova |
| BIMDA | Bioserve-Instrumentation Technology Associate Materials Dispersion Analysis |
| LHA | Local Hour Angle |
| UV | Ultraviolet |