| Acronym | Meaning |
| SMSI | Standard Manned Space Flight Initiator |
| SATO | Shuttle Attached Teleoperator |
| ESI | Electrical System Integration |
| SDM | SYstem Definition Manual |
| EIS | Environmental Impact Statement |
| PERT | Program Evaluation Review Technique |
| DVM | Digital Voltmeter |
| LOB | Line Of Balance |
| TDRS | Telemetry Downlist Receiving Site |
| DDR | Detail Design Review |