| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAS | Small Astronomy Satellite |
| PERFMON | Performance Monitor Utility |
| RDAS | Reflectivity Data Acquisition System |
| AIX | Advanced Interactive Executive |
| DCAR | Data Collection Analysis Request |
| BIORESP | Bio Response |
| KP | Geomagnetic Planetary Index |
| ATAC | Advanced Technology Advisory Committee |
| LSFC | Langley Space Flight Center |
| DPFC | Defense Program Field Council |