| Acronym | Meaning |
| NLDP | National Launch Development Program |
| AACS | Attitude And Articulation Control Subsystem |
| AOCS | Attitude And Orbit Control System |
| EDRS | European Data Relay Satellite |
| SSF | Space Station Freedom |
| SPS | Solar Power Satellite |
| SOFI | Spray-on Foam Insulation |
| GPC | General Purpose Computer |
| ISTS | Institute For Space And Terrestrial Science |
| MIMR | Multifrequency Imaging Microwave Radiometer |