| Acronym | Meaning |
| ERSI | Elastomeric Reusable Surface Insulation |
| SIMFAC | Simulation Facility |
| ERNO | Germany (SPacelab Contractor) |
| RMA | Renote Manipulator Arm |
| TSE | Transportation Support Equipment |
| SMM | Subsystem Measurement Management |
| H/S | Heat Shield |
| EHF | Extremely HighFrequency |
| LCCD | Launch Commit Criteria Document |
| RAUIS | Remote Acquisition Unit Interconnecting Station |