| Acronym | Meaning |
| MDF | Mild Detonating Fuse |
| SEC | Sequential Events Controller |
| DTRD | Development Test Requirements Document |
| B-1 | DIV B-1 Division (Rockwell) |
| PDR | Program Director's Review |
| SPIAP | Shuttle/Payload Integration Activities Plan |
| FLCA | Forward Load Controller Assembly |
| DRD | DetailedRequirementsDocument |
| O/B | Operational Base |
| EBD | Eyeballs Down (+GZ) |