| Acronym | Meaning |
| GHX | Ground Heat Exchanger |
| SL | Seal |
| MPM | Manipulator Positioning Mechanism |
| THC | Translation Hand Controller |
| PLTS | Precision Laser Tracking System |
| JAS | Journal Of Aerospace Science |
| AFE | American Flight Echocardiograph |
| CKAFS | Cape Kennedy Air Force Station (Changed To CCAFS) |
| PAF | Payload Attach Fitting |
| DBGMP | DBSData Base System |