| Acronym | Meaning |
| WTR | Western Test Range |
| JILA | Joint Institute For Laboratory Astrophysics |
| MTFF | Columbus Man-Tended Free-Flyer |
| IRAF | Image Reduction And Analysis Facility |
| WINDII | Wind Imaging Interferometer |
| LPV | Long Period Variable |
| EAFB | Edwards Air Force Base |
| FTS | Flight Telerobotic Servicer |
| LC | Launch Complex |
| ESOC | European Space Operations Centre |