| Acronym | Meaning |
| MTC | Master Thrust Control |
| TF | Test Fixture |
| LS/ST | Light Shield/Star Tracker |
| NAS | National Academy Of Sciences |
| DA | DeploymentAssembly |
| VE | Equivalent Velocity |
| SBTC | Speed Brake/thrust Controller |
| OHA | Operational Hazard Analysis |
| IAS | Impact Assessment Sheet |
| DC | DCADefense Communication Agency |