| Acronym | Meaning |
| KE | Kinetic Energy |
| EOS-A | First NPOP |
| TIE-GCM | Thermosphere/Ionosphere/Electrodynamics General Circulation Model |
| AXAF | Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility |
| VLBI | Very Long Baseline Interferometry |
| DSA | Directory System Agent |
| MJO | Madden-Julian Oscillation |
| IPO | International Programs Office |
| AGS | Alternating-gradient Synchrotron |
| ATC | Adiabatic Toroidal Compressor |