| Acronym | Meaning |
| CFF | Columbus Free Flyer |
| APT | Automatic Photoelectric Telescope |
| CM | Central Meridian |
| EDC | EROS Data Center |
| ATMOS | Atmospheric Trace Molecule Spectroscopy |
| GIF | Graphics Interchange Format |
| SPOT | Systeme Probatoire Pour L'Observation De La Terre |
| CHARA | Center For High Angular Resolution Astronomy |
| RTLS | Return To Launch Site |
| RESTEC | Remote Sensing Technology Center |