| Acronym | Meaning |
| ADCLS | Advanced Data Collection And Location System |
| STSP | Solar Terrestrial Science Programme |
| FRC | Front Range Consortium |
| NEPA | National Environmental Policy Act |
| DOT | Department Of Transportation |
| ARES | Advanced Reentry System |
| TOPEX | Topographic Ocean Experiment |
| IRAC | Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee |
| ND | Near-dedicated |
| INPE | Instituto De Pesquisas Espaciais |