| Acronym | Meaning |
| DMCF | Deservicing |
| MAPS | Measurement Of Atmospheric Pollution From Satellites |
| PHP | Payload Handling Panel |
| OBS | Operational Bioinstrumentation System |
| PM | PMADPerformance Monitor Annunciation Driver |
| RDW | Return Data Words |
| GSDL | Ground Software Development Laboratory |
| SMAB | Solid Motor Assembly Building |
| MATL | Material |
| FRT | Flight Readiness Training |