| Acronym | Meaning |
| SL | Sea Level |
| SERB | Systems Engineering Review Board |
| CWSU | Caution And Warning Status Unit |
| EE | End Effector |
| GLAADS | Gun Low Altitude Air Defense System |
| ESW | Engine Status Word |
| EFA | Experiment Flight Applications |
| SRM | Solid Rocket Motor |
| MGSE | Mechanical Ground Support Equipment |
| COSATI | Committee On Scientific And Technical Information |