| Acronym | Meaning |
| VTP | Verification Test Plan |
| SRT | Station Readiness Test |
| MDAC | McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company |
| TACAN | Tactical Air Command And Navigation System |
| USAF | United States Air Force |
| ILS | IntegratedLogistics Support |
| HDRM | High Data Rate Multiplexer |
| HMCF | Hypergolic Maintenance And Checkout Facility |
| USB | Upper Side Band |
| SAM | SAMSShuttle Attachment ManiPulator SYstem |