- ASLV - Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle
- GSLV - Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
- HTPB - Hydroxy Terminated Polybutadiene
- INSAT - Indian National Satellite (System)
- GTO - Geostationary Transfer Orbit
- IRS - Indian Remote Sensing Satellite
- ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation
- NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- PSLV - Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
- RFNA - Red Fuming Nitric Acid
- RLV - Reusable Launch Vehicle
- SDSC - Satish Dhawan Space Centre
- SHAR - Sriharikota Range
- UDMH - Unsymmetrical Dimethyl Hydrazine
- VSSC - Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
- ATV - Advanced Technology Vehicle
- SCRAMJET - Supersonic Combustion Ramjet
- RLV - TD - Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstration
- AOCS - Altitude and on Orbit Control Systems
- IDSN - Indian Deep Space Network
- ISTRAC - ISRO Telemetry , Tracking and Command Network
- IRNSS - Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System
- GPS - Global Positioning System
- DTH - Direct To Home
- VSAT - Very Small Aperture Terminals
- VRS - Village Resource Centres
- IRS - Indian Remote Sensing
- RMS - Remote Manipulator System
- MMU - Manned Maneuvering Unit
- LAM - Liquid Apogee Motor