| Acronym | Meaning |
| ETA | External Tank Attachment |
| KSA | Ku-band Single Access |
| VAN | USNS Vanguard (STDN) |
| ECLS | Environmental Control And Life Support |
| GDA | Gimbal Drive Actuator/Assembly |
| EHOT | External Hydrogen/Oxygen Tank |
| PCN | Page Change Notice |
| WCLS | Water Coolant Loop System |
| LCU | Inertial Components Temperature Controller |
| BP | C&DSCommand And Data Simulator |