| Acronym | Meaning |
| MS | Mating Sequence And Control |
| DBE | Data Bus Element |
| HAL/S | High Order Programming Language For Spacelab Usage |
| IDSD | Institutional Data System Division (JSC) |
| PAC | Probe Aerodynamic Center |
| RSS | Range SafetySwitch |
| ETA | Estimated Time Of Arrival |
| RDW | Response Data Word |
| FM/PM | Frequency Modulation/Phase Modulation |
| RS | Rawinsonde |