| Acronym | Meaning |
| MCC | Motor Control Center (JSC) |
| SRPA | Spherical Retarding Potential Analyzer |
| USNS | United States Navy Ship |
| SPS | Statement Of Prior Submission |
| DP&S | Data Processi.ng And Software |
| SOCH | Spacelab Orbiter Common Hardware |
| THERM | Thermal |
| PPM | Part Per Minute |
| IP | Instructor Pilot |
| PIIN | Procurement Instrument Identification Number |