| Acronym | Meaning |
| EVSC | Extravehicular Suit Communications |
| ADPS | Acceptance Data Package System |
| ESD | Experiment Systems Division |
| USRA | Universities Space Research Association |
| CIE | Communications Interface Equipment |
| PF | Parachute Facility |
| VSA | Variable Stability Aircraft |
| HT | Height |
| IPF | IUS Processing Facility |
| JOP | Joint Operating Procedure |