| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCA | Shuttle Carrier Aircraft |
| ISAS | Institute Of Space AND Astronautical Science |
| CREAM | Cosmic Radiation Effects And Activatiom Monitor |
| CETA | Crew And Equipment Translation Aid |
| IAUC | IAU Circular |
| HTVL | Horizontal Takeoff Vertical Landing |
| SCT | Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope |
| MPEC | Multi-Purpose Experiment Canister |
| CMCC | Central Mission Control Centre |
| AFPRO | Air Force Plan Representative Office |