| Acronym | Meaning |
| GOSAMR | Gelation Of Soils: Applied Microgravity Research |
| NICMOS | Near Infrared Camera/Multi Object Spectrometer |
| ESO | European Southern Observatory |
| CFRP | Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic |
| OMB | Office Of Management And Budget |
| AGE | Auxiliary Ground Equipment |
| SL-J | SpaceLab Japan |
| CELSS | Controlled Ecological Life Support System |
| ETR | Eastern Test Range |
| MACS | Modular Attitude Control System |