| Acronym | Meaning |
| PET | Phase Elapsed Time |
| RCV | Receive |
| SADEC | SAEFspacecraft Assembly And EncaPsulation Facility |
| RO | Receive Only |
| SIMAS | Shuttle Information Management Accountability |
| FTA | Flight Test Article |
| RE | Responsible Engineer |
| MSS | Maintenance Status System |
| DMS | Docking Mechanism System (Subsystem) |
| IFO | Information Systems Office |