| Acronym | Meaning |
| NSTL | National Space Technology Laboratory (was MTF) |
| KCAS | Knots Calibrated Airspeed |
| FOC | Focus |
| CDU | CRT Display Unit |
| R&DO | Research And Development Operations (MSFC) |
| GA | Glide Angle |
| FESL | Failure Effects Summary List |
| MFG | Manufacturing |
| MCO | Mission Control Operations |
| PVWS | Planned Value Of Work Scheduled |