| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESRIN | European Space Research Institute |
| FPM | Fiber Pulling In Microgravity |
| AFRSI | Advanced FRSI |
| HERA | Hermes Robotic Arm |
| EUTELSAT | European Telecommunications Satellite Organization |
| AAS | American Astronautical Society |
| DACS | DATA Acquisition And Control Subsystem |
| RAL | Rutherford-Appleton Laboratory |
| UBM | Unpressurized Berthing Mechanism |
| NRO | National Reconnaissance Office |