| Acronym | Meaning |
| SOP | Spacelab OPportunity Payload |
| PAM | Pulse Amplifier Modulation |
| DEW | Distant Early Warning |
| RSS | Reactants Supply System |
| IPS | IRR InsPection Rejection Report |
| OIVS | Orbiter Interface Verification Set |
| T&E | Test And Evaluation |
| SPI | Surface Position Indicator |
| JOVIAL | Joules Own Version International Algebraic Language |
| LOS | Indian Ocean Ship (STDN) |