| Acronym | Meaning |
| BRCS | Basic Reference Coordinate System |
| NSTL | National Space Technology Laboratory (was MTF) |
| LBDT | Low Bay Dolly Tug |
| ETD | External Tank Door |
| HERSCP | Hazardous Exposure Reduction And Safety Criteria Plan |
| PFTA | PaY[oad Flight Test Article |
| JOVIAL | Joules Own Version International Algebraic Language |
| OLF | Orbiter Landing Facility (now SLF) |
| SP-SMO | Site Management Office (KSC Shuttle) |
| VHF/AM | Very High Frequency Amplitude Modulator |