| Acronym | Meaning |
| IBSS | Infrared Background Signature Survey |
| ESTEC | European Space Research And Technology Centre |
| SBIR | Small Business Innovation Research |
| C&T | Communications & Tracking |
| AAS | American Astronomical Society |
| SNR | Signal To Noise Ratio / SuperNova Remnant |
| SSTO | Single Stage To Orbit |
| UARS | Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite |
| IRAS | InfraRed Astronomical Satellite |
| SB | Spiral |