| Acronym | Meaning |
| UVS | Ultraviolet Spectrometer |
| TCS | Thermal Control System |
| AACS | Attitude And Articulation Control Subsystem |
| MMT | Multiple Mirror Telescope |
| TRMM | Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission |
| DSN | Deep Space Network |
| MRIR | Medium Resolution Infrared Radiometer |
| HDM | Hot Dark Matter |
| SSCE | Solid Surface Combustion Experiment |
| WSMR | White Sands Missile Range |