| Acronym | Meaning |
| VTR | Video Tape Recorder |
| TL | Time Latest |
| CRSI | Ceramic Reusable Surface Insulation |
| FO/FS | Fail-Operational/Fail-Safe |
| PCS | Pressure Control System |
| MCVP | Materials Control And Verification Program |
| FRSI | Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation |
| CSI | Coelliptic Sequence Initiation |
| VA/T/VTA | Vibro-Acoustic/Thermal/Vacuum Test Article |
| SSOP | Space Systems Operating Procedure(s) |