| Acronym | Meaning |
| IMP | Interplanetary Monitoring Platform |
| P/L-EX | Payload Executive |
| NT | The Nanotesler (nT) |
| DML | RF Dimensional Metrology Laboratory |
| PDR | Preliminary Design Review |
| IACOMS | International Advisory Committee On Marine Sciences |
| SPEC | Scientific Programs Evaluation Committee |
| ACC | Abrupt Climate Change |
| BWC | Biological Weapons Convention |
| MCC | Mission Control Center |