| Acronym | Meaning |
| NLDP | National Launch Development Program |
| RAS | Royal Astronomical Society |
| AIPS | Astronomical Image Processing System |
| ESTEC | European Space Research And Technology Centre |
| APJ | Astrophysical Journal |
| CM | Center Of Mass |
| GPC | General Purpose Computer |
| MOMV | Manned Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle |
| VIB | Vertical Integration Building |
| RSN | Radio SuperNova |