| Acronym | Meaning |
| PCVB | Pyro Continuity Verification Box |
| TAL | Transatlantic Abort Landing |
| GEOSEPS | General Summary Edit Program |
| CP | Center Of Pressure |
| HID | HIM Interface Distributor |
| RCP | Radiation Constraints Panel |
| SYN | Synchronous |
| SSPDA | Space Shuttle Payload Data Activity |
| OFT | Orbital Flight Test |
| SM | Shuttle Management (KSC) |