| Acronym | Meaning |
| CPM | ComputerProgramModule |
| S&A | Safe And Arm (Device) |
| SPRAG | STS Payloads Requirements And AnalYsis Group |
| FOV | First Orbital Vehicle |
| DMC | Data Management ComPuter |
| BP | Cutoff |
| VY | Velocity Along The Y-Axis |
| SEACF | Support Equipment Assembly And Checkout Facility |
| FRCS | Forward Reaction Control System (Subsystem) |
| TCA | Translation Controller Assembly |