| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPIAP | Shuttle/Payload Integration Activities Plan |
| THC | Translational Hand Controller |
| SCCH | Standard Cubic Centimeters-per Hour |
| GE | General Electric |
| TRAJ | Trajectory |
| ORD | Operational Ready Data |
| MDRD | Mission Data Requirements Document |
| DECR | Decrease |
| MAPS | Measurement Of Atmospheric Pollution From Satellites |
| BRM | Biological Research Module |