| Acronym | Meaning |
| EUTELSAT | European Telecommunications Satellite Organization |
| IOC | In-Orbit Checkout And Calibration |
| RFNA | Red Fuming Nitric Acid |
| IRAS | InfraRed Astronomical Satellite |
| NOAA | National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration |
| NDV | NASP Derived Vehicle |
| SSTO | Single Stage To Orbit |
| GOSAMR | Gelation Of Soils: Applied Microgravity Research |
| OSTP | Office Of Science And Technology Policy |
| CCAFS | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station |