| Acronym | Meaning |
| OM | Operational Mid DSC Or MDM |
| IP | Igloo Pallet |
| DD | Mechanical And Facilities Engineering (KSC DE Dir.) |
| CS | Common Set |
| GCC | Ground Control Center |
| CP | CandlePower |
| HPI | High Performance Insulation |
| LMF | Lower Mid-Fuselage |
| LAGEOS | Laser Geodynamic Satellite |
| SMTAS | Shuttle Model Test And Analysis System |