| Acronym | Meaning |
| AIRS | Atmospheric Infrared Sounder |
| REINIT | Reinitialize |
| CUP | Commonality Usage ProPosal |
| MSS | Mission Specialist Station |
| FRE | Flight Related Element |
| EPDB | Electrical Power Distribution Box |
| SRD | Shuttle Requirements Document |
| BDA | Backup Drive Amplifier |
| OTDA | Office Of Tracking And Data Acquisition (now OSTDS) |
| EMEC | Electromagnetic Effects Compatibility |