| Acronym | Meaning |
| VE | Equivalent Velocity |
| EMP | EquiPment Mounting Plate |
| OT | Operational Instrumentation MDM-Tank |
| CEIT | Crew Equipment Interface Test |
| DL | DeveloPment-Left |
| SAG | E SAILShuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory |
| RSI | Reusable Surface Insulation |
| SEP | SUPPort Equipment Package |
| R/E | Reentry |
| DCS | Design Communication System |