| Acronym | Meaning |
| PCG | Protein Crystal Growth Experiment |
| FRSI | Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation |
| CCAFS | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station |
| MMT | Multiple Mirror Telescope |
| FHST | Fixed Head Star Trackers |
| AOCS | Attitude And Orbit Control System |
| CSIRO | Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organization |
| GBT | Green Bank Telescope |
| GNC | Guidance |
| TOMS | Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer |