| Acronym | Meaning |
| NESDIS | National Environmental Satellite Data And Information Service. |
| SLS | Space(lab) Life Sciences |
| MRIR | Medium Resolution Infrared Radiometer |
| SOB | Strap-On Booster |
| DRAO | Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory |
| HEAO | High Energy Astronomical Observatory |
| BH | Black Hole |
| APT | Automatic Picture Transmission |
| PCGG | PCG Glovebox |
| PEM | Particle Environment Monitor |