| Acronym | Meaning |
| CYSB | Cape York Space Base |
| CFRP | Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic |
| ISO | International Standards Organization |
| RTG | Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator |
| LHA | Local Hour Angle |
| MOLA | Mars Observer Laser Altimeter |
| MCC | Mission Control Center |
| TCS | Thermal Control System |
| ISO | Infrared Space Observatory |
| ALAE | Atmospheric Lyman-Alpha Emissions |