| Acronym | Meaning |
| RSN | Radio SuperNova |
| ACTS | Advanced Communications Technology Satellite |
| TES | Thermal Emission Spectrometer |
| NSSDC | National Space Science Data Center |
| LDEF | Long Duration Exposure Facility |
| PARE | Physiological And Anatomical Rodent Experiment |
| OAO | Orbiting Astronomical Observatory |
| MOMS | Modular Optoelectronic Multispectral/Stereo Scanner |
| MLP | Mobile Launch Platform |
| SAS | Space Activity Suit / Space Adaptation Syndrome |