| Acronym | Meaning |
| CA | Citizen Act |
| HYPERCHANNNEL | High-speed Communications Link |
| NHAP | National High Altitude Photography |
| NAO | North Atlantic Oscillation |
| ARCAS | All-purpose Rocket For The Collection Of Atmospheric Soundings |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| CARA | Center For Astrophysical Research In Antarctica |
| WMS | World Magnetic Survey |
| HRSO | High Resolution Solar Observatory |
| ALEC | American Legislative Exchange Council |