| Acronym | Meaning |
| SP | Solar Physics |
| OESS | Orbiter/ET Separation Subsystem |
| FOSP | Flight Operations Support Personnel |
| SRB | Solid Rocket Booster |
| KSCAP | Kennedy Space Center Area Permit |
| GIA | GPC Interface Adapter |
| PT | Point |
| RVDT | Rotary Variable Differential Transformer |
| LAAD | Los Angeles Aircraft Division (Rockwell) |
| MIPR | Military Intergovernmental Purchase Request |