| Acronym | Meaning |
| STDN | Spaceflight Tracking And Data Network |
| MPUTER | SimumPuter Simulator |
| MSE | Mission Staff Engineer |
| CAP | Contractor Acquired Property |
| FTRD | Flight Test Requirements Document |
| K-SPN | KSC Shuttle Project Notice |
| GCILC | Ground Command Interface Logic Controller |
| DOF | Degree-of-Freedom |
| GCC | Ground Communications Coordinator |
| SRO | Supervisor Range Operations |