| Acronym | Meaning |
| MHC | Manipulator Hand Controller |
| GIE | Ground Instrumentation Equipment |
| FESL | Failure Effects Summary List |
| DCO | Detailed Checkout |
| SRU | Shop Replacement Unit |
| DCSU | Digital Computer Switching Unit |
| HGDS | Hazardous Gas Detection System |
| JPIC | Joint Program Integration Committee |
| CVAS | Configuration Verification Accounting System |
| COMB | Combustion |