| Acronym | Meaning |
| GPC | General Purpose Computer |
| FPPR | Fixed Price With Price Revision |
| EMEC | Electromagnetic Effects Capability |
| CCD | Charge Coupled Device |
| MBO | Management By Objective |
| BMS | Background Measurement Satellite |
| CIU | Communication Interface Unit |
| PCOT | Payload Center Operations Team |
| TSC | Two-Stage Command |
| DEA | Deployed Electronics Assembly |