| Acronym | Meaning |
| CRISTA | Cryogenic Infrared Spectrometer Telescope For Atmosphere |
| UPPP | Union Pour La Promotion De La Propulsion Photonique |
| AOA | Abort Once Around (shuttle Abort Plan) |
| PASS | Primary Avionics Software System |
| TCM | Trajectory Control Maneuver |
| DMSP | Defense Meteorological Satellite Program |
| ACRV | Assured Crew Return Vehicle |
| SMM | Solar Maximum Mission |
| EOSP | Earth Observing Scanning Polarimeter |
| COMSAT | Communications Satellite (Corporation) |