| Acronym | Meaning |
| IGBP | International Geosphere/Biosphere Programme |
| SAT | Synthetic Aperture Telescope |
| HERA | Hermes Robotic Arm |
| VLT | Very Large Telescope |
| ICE | International Cometary Explorer |
| EUMETSAT | European Meterological Satellite Organisation |
| SWLC | Salt Water Leak Check |
| VIB | Vertical Integration Building |
| VLA | Very Large Array |
| SEST | Swedish ESO Submillimeter Telescope |