| Acronym | Meaning |
| SIM | Scientific Instrumentation Module |
| RIL | Repairable Item List |
| ITRDS | Integrated Test Requirements Documents |
| FCO | Final Checkout |
| GOWG | GrGOWGGround Operations Working Group |
| EMA | Electromagnetic Analysis |
| TAA | Technical Assistance Agreement |
| PBDM | Payload Bay Door Mechanism |
| SCCM | Standard Cubic Centimeters Per Minute |
| ADC | Affiliated Data Center |