| Acronym | Meaning |
| GAL | Galileo |
| OT | Optical Techniques Group |
| KOFSE | Kuwait Oil-Fire Smoke Experiment |
| ARS | American Rocket Society |
| NSSL | National Severe Storms Laboratory |
| ARINC | Aeronautical Radio |
| RCA | Request For Contract Action |
| APAS | Astrophysical |
| ARGOS | French Satellite-borne Data Relay And Platform Location System |
| PETA | People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals |