| Acronym | Meaning |
| IUS | Interim/intermediate UPper State |
| IDR | Initial Design Review |
| RD | Requirements Document |
| OCDR | Orbiter Critical Design Review |
| T | Talk/Monitor |
| EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
| LCG | Liquid-cooled Garment |
| SERB | Systems Engineering Review Board |
| BOD | Beneficial Occupancy Date |
| ASTER | Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer |