| Acronym | Meaning |
| INSTALLATIO | Installation Notification Certificate |
| SLS | Statement Level Simulator |
| CPSE | Common Payload SuPport EquiPment |
| OTLC | Orbiter Timeline Constraints |
| EV | Extravehicular |
| GCILU | Ground Control Interface Logic Unit |
| ESPS | Experiment Segment Pallet Simulator |
| SAIL | Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC) |
| MCF | Mission Control Facility |
| GPCB | GOAL Program Control Block |