| Acronym | Meaning |
| NB | No-Bias (Relay) |
| LESS | Leading Edge Structure Subsystem |
| EVSC | Extravehicular Suit Communications |
| ACRIM | Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor |
| STD | Shuttle Test Director |
| DAE | Data Acquisition EquiPment |
| MD | Manual Disconnect |
| SEMS | Space Environment Monitor System |
| PBPS | Post-Boost Propulsion System(s) |
| EES | Escape Ejection Suit |