| Acronym | Meaning |
| TELESAT | TELESAT (Canadian Payload |
| SSM | SPacecraft Systems Monitor |
| SLOS | Star Line Of Sight |
| FACO | Fabrication And Acceptance Checkout |
| PAT | Production Acceptance Test |
| FSSR | Flight Systems Software Requirements |
| MPD | Main Dc Power Distributor Assembly |
| IUE | Interface Unit Error Count Table |
| OPPAR | Orbiter Project(s) Parts Authorization Request |
| ED | Explosive Device |