| Acronym | Meaning |
| TACO | Test And Checkout Operations |
| POD | Payload Operations Division (JSC) |
| GUCP | Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate |
| IMCP | Integrated Monitor And Control Panel |
| PRCB | ProgramReview Control Board |
| PLBD | Payload BaY Door(s) |
| LHA | Local Hour Angle |
| GPA | General Purpose Amplifier |
| QSS | Quindar Scanning System |
| PLDI | Payload Data Interleaver |