| Acronym | Meaning |
| NPO | Scientific Production Organization |
| ARTEMIS | Advanced Relay TEchnology MISsion |
| SLC | Space Launch Complex |
| LASCO | Large Angle Spectrometric Coronograph |
| LRSI | Low-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation |
| SBIR | Small Business Innovation Research |
| DPM | Drop Physics Module |
| CFF | Columbus Free Flyer |
| PMC | Permanently Manned Capability |
| AFETR | USAF's ETR |