| Acronym | Meaning |
 | MAS | Millimeter-wave Atmospheric Sounder |
 | STIS | Space Telescope Imaging Spectrometer |
 | WSMR | White Sands Missile Range |
 | MRSR | Mars Rover And Sample Return |
 | SWAS | Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite |
 | SECO | Sustainer Engine Cutoff |
 | AE | Arianespace SA |
 | VISSR | Visible/Infrared Spin-Scan Radiometer |
 | CRRES | Combined Release/Radiation Effects Satellite |
 | XMM | X-ray Multi Mirror |