| Acronym | Meaning |
| EUTELSAT | European Telecommunications Satellite Organization |
| IDL | Interactive Data Language |
| AFPRO | Air Force Plan Representative Office |
| DC | Delta Clipper |
| BFC | Backup Flight Computer |
| XUV | Extreme Ultraviolet |
| HAO | High Altitude Observatory |
| MOTV | Manned Orbital Transfer Vehicle |
| ISPM | International Solar Polar Mission |
| LTP | Lunar Transient Phenomenon |