| Acronym | Meaning |
| VSWR | Visual Standing Wave Ratio |
| PCR | Project Control Room |
| WW | Water Waste |
| CDF | Cool-Down Facility |
| OFM | Original Equipment Manufacturer |
| IOF | Initial Operational Flight |
| ASTER | Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission And Reflection Radiometer |
| EPT | Emergency Procedure Trainer |
| CP-SPO | Spacelab Projects Office (KSC) |
| D/L | Deorbit/Landing |