| Acronym | Meaning |
| PLSL | Propellants And Life Support Laboratory |
| HG | High Gain |
| SSC | Shuttle System Contractor |
| GUIDO | Guidance Officer |
| ENT | Entry |
| SMS | Synchronous Meteorological Satellite |
| OPIDF | Operational Planning Identification File |
| HCM | Hard Copy Module |
| HFTS | Horizontal Flight Test Simulator |
| NGT | NASA Ground Terminal |