| Acronym | Meaning |
| FAA | False Alarm Avoidance |
| SAMSO | Space And Missile SYstems Organization (USAF) |
| OTC | Orbiter Test Conductor |
| CASP | CDS APPlication SL'pport Programs |
| DUC | Digital Uplink Command |
| EXO | Experiment Operator (in Spacelab) |
| LE | Launch Escape |
| DDC | Defense Documentation Center |
| CKAFS | Cape Kennedy Air Force Station (Changed To CCAFS) |
| CRSI | Ceramic Reusable Surface Insulation |