| Acronym | Meaning |
| MPL | Manipulation Positioning Latches |
| MHSC | Manipulator Handset Controller |
| DOF | Direction Of Flight |
| ODF | Orbit Determination Facility |
| ONR | Office Of Naval Research |
| CDSC | Communications Distribution And Switching Center |
| PMHL | Preferred Measurement Hardware List |
| CER | Cost Estimating Relationship |
| BP | C&TCommunication And Tracking |
| DHA | Design Hazards Analysis |