| Acronym | Meaning |
| PDE | Particle Dispersion Experiment |
| AAO | Anglo-Australian Observatory |
| MRSRM | Mars Rover And Sample Return Mission |
| HRSI | High-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation |
| DACS | DATA Acquisition And Control Subsystem |
| HALOE | Halogen Occultation Experiment |
| CCDS | Centers For The Commercial Development Of Space |
| USMC | United States Marine Corps |
| GR | General Relativity |
| BIMA | Berkeley Illinois Maryland Array |