| Acronym | Meaning |
| CS | Common Set |
| PIDA | Payload Installation And Deployment Aid |
| OT | Operational Test |
| SDF | Safing And Deservicing Facility |
| SEND | Shared Equipment Need Date |
| FLP | Flap |
| EGF | Electrical |
| SPCC | STS Processing Control Center |
| FMEA | Failure Modes And Effects Analysis |
| SOP | Spacelab OPportunity Payload |