| Acronym | Meaning |
| GEODSS | Ground-based Electro-optical Deep-space Surveillance System |
| KAO | Kuiper Airborne Observatory |
| ATDRS | Advanced Tracking And Data Relay Satellite |
| MB | Manned Base |
| HST | Hubble Space Telescope |
| UARS | Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite |
| SOFI | Spray-on Foam Insulation |
| ALPO | Association Of Lunar And Planetary Observers |
| GOMOS | Global Ozone Monitoring By Occultation Of Stars |
| MITI | Ministry Of International Trade And Industry |