| Acronym | Meaning |
| RBN | Radio Beacon |
| SSFS | Space Shuttle Functional Simulator |
| SSR | Station Set Requirement |
| ESRO | European Space Research Organization |
| NCR | Nonconformance/Failure Report |
| PLTS | Precision Laser Tracking System |
| FMEA | Failure Modes And Effects Analysis |
| MCC-H | Mission Control Center-Houston |
| SPFA | Single Point Failure Analysis |
| DDT&E | Design |