| Acronym | Meaning |
| FACI | First Article Configuration Inspection |
| OIVS | Orbiter Interface Verification Set |
| NCC | Nominal Corrective Combination (Maneuver) |
| HDA | Housekeeping Data Acquisition |
| NEP | Nominal Entry Point |
| RAM | Radar Absorption Material |
| OFI | Operational Flight Instrumentation |
| CRN | Contract Revision Number |
| MD | Mission Director |
| SORTIE | Short Term Mission |