| Acronym | Meaning |
| HAL/S | High Order Assembly Language/Shuttle |
| HTC | Hybrid Technol Ogy ComPuter |
| NVPOWG | NASA/VAFB Payload Operations Working Group |
| CCW | Counterclockwise |
| THERM | Thermal |
| DISTR | DIVDivision |
| PID | Program Introduction Document |
| GC | Ground Control |
| LPFT | LOPW Pressure Fuel Turboprop |
| PD | Project Directive |