| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPS | Secondary Propulsion System |
| CMN | Crewman |
| CAS | Control Augmentation System |
| HFCV | Helium Flow Control Valve |
| PRF | Parachute Refurbishment Facility |
| BY | Budget Year |
| HRDR | High Rate Digital Recorder |
| LO | Launch Operations |
| FRCS | Forward Reaction Control System (Subsystem) |
| TDS | Technology Demonstration Satellite |