| Acronym | Meaning |
| NZB | Non Zero Binary |
| SSCP | Small Self-Contained Payloads |
| CTS | COMPuterized Training System |
| OIL | Operations Integration Instruction |
| HSCU | Hydraulic SUPPly And Checkout Unit |
| VSA | Variable Stability Aircraft |
| DEI | Design Engineering Identification |
| ESTEC | European Space Research And Technology Center |
| SLN | ERNO SPacelab Payload |
| P/L | Postlanding |