| Acronym | Meaning |
| LRSI | Low-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation |
| UBM | Unpressurized Berthing Mechanism |
| NSI | NASA Science Internet / NASA Standard Initiator / National Environmental Satellite Data And Information Service |
| VTVL | Vertical Takeoff Vertical Landing |
| OAO | Orbiting Astronomical Observatory |
| ARC | Ames Research Center (NASA) |
| SAMS | Space Acceleration Measurement System |
| CCRS | Canada Centre For Remote Sensing |
| HERA | Hermes Robotic Arm |
| CGF | Crystal Growth Furnace |