| Acronym | Meaning |
| VP | Vertical Polarization |
| SPICE | SPacelab Payload Integration And Coordination In |
| RJDA | Reaction Jet Driver Aft |
| R | LEO Request Liaison Engineering Order |
| DDDL | Digital Data Downlink |
| SMS | Shuttle Mission Simulator |
| FCC | Federal Communications Commission |
| NOAA | National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration |
| PIDA | Payload Installation And Deployment Aid |
| OTY | Quantity |