| Acronym | Meaning |
| COMR&DSAT | Communication Research And Development Satellite |
| SIS | Software Implementation Specification |
| OML | Orbiter Mold Line |
| SCOE | Special Checkout Equipment |
| FRRID | Flight Readiness Review Item DisPosition |
| FQR | Flight Qualification Recorder |
| DC | Digital Command Assembly |
| GACU | Ground Air Conditioning Unit |
| EIS | Electrical Integration SYstem |
| MILSTRIP | Military Standard Requisition And Issue Procedure |