| Acronym | Meaning |
| EKG | Electrocardiograph (Instrument) |
| PLDS | Payload Support |
| RDCS | Reconfiguration Data Collection SYstem |
| E-P | Electron/Proton |
| MEA | Material Experiment Assembly |
| DL | Downlink |
| MTGP | Monitor Table Generator Program |
| DPP | Deployment Pointing Panels |
| TPS | Thermal Protection System (SR[3 |
| RWD | Right Wing Down |