| Acronym | Meaning |
| NAS | Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation |
| IGY | International Geophysical Year |
| MITI | Ministry Of International Trade And Industry |
| CPCG | Commercial Protein Crystal Growth |
| NIST | National Institute For Standards And Technology |
| HMC | Halley Multicolor Camera |
| ZCG | Zeolite Crystal Growth |
| CRISTA | Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometer Telescope For Atmosphere |
| U3P | Union Pour La Promotion De La Propulsion Photonique |
| BBXRT | Broad-Band X-Ray Telescope |