| Acronym | Meaning |
| LHE | Liquid Helium |
| NSSDC | National Space Science Data Center |
| DOT/CIAP | DOT Climatic Impact Assessment Program |
| MBFP | Manufacturing Build And Flow Plan |
| STS | Space Transportation System |
| RD | Requirements Document |
| MRL | Manipulator Retention Lock |
| SSPDB | Subsystem Power Distribution Box |
| CTTB | Checkout Techniques Test Bed |
| OCC | Office Of Contract Compliance |