| Acronym | Meaning |
| ASE | Advanced Space Engine |
| ASTRO | Space Astrophysics Laboratory |
| UHF | Ultra High Frequency |
| SPDM | Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator |
| ATCS | Active Thermal Control System |
| IFEA | Integrated Furnace Experiment Assembly |
| CRL | Communication Research Lab |
| ERS | European Remote Sensing |
| TSUP | Tsentr Upravileniya Polyoti |
| SLS | Space(lab) Life Sciences |