| Acronym | Meaning |
| DC | Defense Contract Administration Services |
| DCP | Data Collection Platform |
| HPI | High Performance Insulation |
| GSIU | Ground Standard Interface Unit |
| VOR | VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range |
| TAP | Telemetry Acceptance Pattern |
| PASS | Planning And Scheduling System |
| DNO | Descending Node Orbit |
| SPII | Shuttle Program Implementation Instruction |
| G | Gravity |