| Acronym | Meaning |
| MCPC | Manipulator Controller Power Conditioner |
| GAM | Gamma |
| P | Period |
| FCCP | Firm Contract Cost ProPosal |
| SEICO | SuPPort EquiPment Installation And Checkout |
| LSU | International System Of Units |
| SIE | Shuttle Interface Equipment Services |
| DP | Development Phase |
| T/W | Thrust-to-Weight |
| MPST | Multipurpose Support Team |