| Acronym | Meaning |
| CORE | Common Operational Research Equipment |
| OIA | Orbiter Interface Adapter |
| EMP | Electromagnetic Pulse |
| CDS | Central Data Subsystems (LPS) |
| BR | Bit Rate |
| CVDA | Converter |
| SHDN | Shutdown |
| GPD | Gimbal Position Display |
| PAO | Public Affairs Office (Officer) |
| MAAR | Monthly Associate Administrator's Review |