| Acronym | Meaning |
| SATAF | Shuttle Activation Task Force |
| DHE | Data-handling Equipment |
| TDRR | Test Data Recording And Retrieval |
| CACC | Communications And Configuration Console |
| DC | Distribution Control Assembly |
| LAT | Lateral |
| CDT | Command Descriptor Table |
| EE | End Effector |
| MES | Mission Events Sequence |
| ORDC | Orbiter Data Reduction Center |