| Acronym | Meaning |
| SSCE | Solid Surface Combustion Experiment |
| PAM-D | Payload Assist Module |
| BMDO | Ballistic Missile Defense Office |
| KB | Construction Bureau |
| CFHT | Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope |
| IGBP | International Geosphere/Biosphere Programme |
| CCRS | Canada Centre For Remote Sensing |
| OCTW | Optical Communications Through The Shuttle Window |
| SPAS | Space Pallet Satellite |
| CFRP | Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic |