| Acronym | Meaning |
| MTP | Master Test Plan |
| TPDS | Test Procedures DeveloPment System |
| PGHM | Payload Ground Handling Mechanism |
| DSN | Deep-Space Network |
| SATS | Small Applications Technology Satellite |
| VX | Velocity Along The X-Axis |
| VMF | Vertical Maintenance Facility |
| RFI | Remote Facility Inquiry |
| POCN | Purchase Order Change Notice |
| MVGVT | Mated Vertical Ground Vibration Test |