| Acronym | Meaning |
| SSFL | Santa Susana Field Laboratory |
| OMR | Operations Management Room |
| CIU | Computer Interface Unit |
| TLS | Time Line Sheet |
| HPPF | Horizontal Payloads Processing Facility |
| MAP | Missed Approach Point |
| SFO | Space Flight Operations |
| MKTI | Mission Kit Technical Instruction |
| CSCB | Contractor's Summary Cost Breakdown |
| COBE | Cosmic Background Explorer |