| Acronym | Meaning |
| AW&ST | Aviation Week And Space Technology |
| FPM | Fiber Pulling In Microgravity |
| MOL | Manned Orbiting Laboratory |
| SWLC | Salt Water Leak Check |
| ET | External Tank |
| RAE | Royal Aerospace Establishment |
| GMRT | Giant Meter-wave Radio Telescope |
| CELSS | Controlled Ecological Life Support System |
| IRAS | InfraRed Astronomical Satellite |
| NASM | National Air And Space Museum |