| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAIL | Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC) |
| IP | Instrumentation Payload |
| K-SPN | KSC Shuttle Project Notice |
| CQD | R Critical Qualification Design Review |
| FFC | Final Flight Certification |
| RNG | RT Range Rate |
| TMO | Test Manufacturing Order |
| PAD | Preliminary Advisory Data (Crew Data Uplink) |
| PRL | Priority Rate Limiting |
| DIP | Designated Inspection Point |