| Acronym | Meaning |
| ISY | International Space Year |
| FWHM | Full Width At Half Maximum |
| EUVE | Extreme UltraViolet Explorer |
| MRSR | Mars Rover And Sample Return |
| NASM | National Air And Space Museum |
| IOC | In-Orbit Checkout And Calibration |
| NRSC | National Remote Sensing Centre |
| M | Messier |
| ATM | Amateur Telescope Maker |
| OTHB | Over The Horizon Backscatter |