| Acronym | Meaning |
| TP | True Position |
| SSCA | Surface Sampler Control Assembly |
| OPIS | Orbiter Prime Item Specification |
| CVAS | Configuration Verification Accounting System |
| ORD | Operational Readiness Date |
| MAIR | Manufacturing And Inspection Record |
| GNP | GrGNPGross National Product |
| REAC | Reactant |
| FSD | Flight Simulation Division (JSC) |
| SOCC | Satellite Operations Control Center |