| Acronym | Meaning |
| TSW | Test Software |
| SCF | Satellite Control Facility |
| PIM | Pulse Interval Modulation |
| PRD | Procurement Regulation Directive |
| LVDT | Linear Variable Differential Transformer |
| MU | Mockup |
| RET | Retract |
| PM | Performance Monitor |
| FESL | Failure Effects Summary List |
| M/I | Minimum Impulse |