| Acronym | Meaning |
| ESTEC | European Space Research And Technology Centre |
| ATLAS | Atmospheric Laboratory For Applications And Science |
| IRFNA | Inhibited Red Fuming Nitric Acid |
| RCT | Radiometric Calibration Target |
| NERVA | Nuclear Engine For Rocket Vehicle Application |
| FPM | Fiber Pulling In Microgravity |
| DCCS | Dynamic Cell Culture System |
| SLS | Space(lab) Life Sciences |
| ATDRS | Advanced Tracking And Data Relay Satellite |
| BFS | Backup Flight System |