| Acronym | Meaning |
| SATAF | Shuttle Activation Task Force |
| EPT | Emergency Procedure Trainer |
| SPAD | Shuttle Payload Accommodation Document |
| LCHTF | LowCYcle High Temperature Fatigue |
| ISPM | International Solar Polar Mission |
| NC1 | Nominal Correction 1 (Phasing Maneuver) |
| HCMM | Heat Capacity Mapping Mission |
| ESS | Environmental Support System |
| RVS | Reverse |
| SR | Scan Ratio |